Overview
Ashburton Intermediate is a state intermediate school in Netherby, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 434 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 474 (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 TypeIntermediate
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityAshburton District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode7700
MoE School ID3282
Student Demographics
Total Roll434
European/Pakeha74.2%
Maori16.1%
Pacific16.4%
Asian9.9%
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 EQI474
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)