Ashburton Netherby School
51 Brucefield Avenue, Netherby · Canterbury
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #2,029 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Ashburton Netherby School has achieved significant improvements in reading outcomes, with a large majority of students now meeting or exceeding curriculum expectations. Equity gaps have notably narrowed for Māori and Pacific students, particularly boys in reading, supported by collaborative leadership and sustained professional learning in reading instruction. The school demonstrates strength across literacy and numeracy, with effective acceleration support for students at risk of underachievement.
Best suited for
Students in Netherby looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Ashburton Netherby School a good school?
Ashburton Netherby School scores 47/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Large majority of students achieve at or above curriculum expectations in reading and writing; most students achieve well in mathematics
- Consistent approach to teaching of reading ensures cohesive approach for learners as they transition through school
- Effective rates of accelerated progress in reading, writing and mathematics for students at risk of underachievement
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
standdowns 106.6/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · below band median (n=468) · why? ▼ hide
+10.1% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · above band median (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
78/100 from ERO review 2024-12 · above band median (n=471) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 78/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-12-02 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Significant improvements in reading outcomes with a large majority of students now achieving at or above curriculum expectations
- Equity in outcomes between groups of students has shown significant improvement for Pacific students and Māori students, particularly for boys in reading
- Collaborative leadership with sustained professional learning in the science of reading has strengthened teacher collective knowledge and delivery
- A small majority of students are attending school regularly; the school is not yet meeting the Ministry of Education's target for attendance in 2024
- Leaders and teachers continually engage in professional knowledge building and monitor progress for students at risk of not achieving
"Collaborative leadership sets and actively pursues evidence-based improvement goals."
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2017–2024. Click a point to read that review.
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
106.6
7 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~1.5
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$1.30M
Per-student funding · 2022
$7,031
2018
$1.0M
2019
$1.1M
2020
$1.8M
2021
$1.3M
2022
$1.3M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 23
- Year 02 39
- Year 03 30
- Year 04 19
- Year 05 27
- Year 06 20
- Year 07 6
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 42.2%
- Pacific 40.0%
- Māori 21.6%
- Asian 10.3%
- Other / MELAA 2.7%
Location
51 Brucefield Avenue, Netherby. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Ashburton Netherby School.
Ashburton Intermediate
Intermediate · 0.8km · 467 roll
56
+9 vs this
Ashburton College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 1.3km · 1,330 roll
70
+23 vs this
St Joseph's School (Ashburton)
Full Primary · 1.7km · 264 roll
78
+31 vs this
Ashburton Christian School
Composite (Year 1-10) · 1.7km · 266 roll
80
+33 vs this
Hampstead School
Contributing · 1.9km · 329 roll
37
-10 vs this
Ashburton Borough School
Full Primary · 2km · 272 roll
65
+18 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Ashburton Netherby School a good school?
Ashburton Netherby School scores 47/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-12 review identified 5 key findings. Significant improvements in reading outcomes with a large majority of students now achieving at or above curriculum expectations
How do I enrol my child at Ashburton Netherby School?
Contact the school directly on 03-3085799, email office@netherby.school.nz, or visit www.netherbyschool.co.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Ashburton Netherby School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Ashburton Netherby School has 185 students, with an EQI of 501 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Ashburton Netherby School in 2024-12, signed by Shelley Booysen. 5 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz