Overview
Ashburton College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Allenton, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 1,446 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 467 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Ashburton District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityAshburton District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode7740
MoE School ID351
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,446
European/Pakeha66%
Maori16.5%
Pacific15.4%
Asian19.2%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI467
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)