Overview
St Joseph's School (Ashburton) is a state integrated full primary school in Ashburton, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 235 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 408 (below-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 Integrated
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityAshburton District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode7700
MoE School ID3527
Student Demographics
Total Roll235
European/Pakeha54.9%
Maori5.5%
Pacific9.8%
Asian31.1%
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 EQI408
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)