Overview
Ashburton Netherby School is a state contributing school in Netherby, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 173 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 501 (high 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 TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityAshburton District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode7700
MoE School ID3283
Student Demographics
Total Roll173
European/Pakeha41%
Maori24.3%
Pacific37%
Asian10.4%
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 EQI501
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)