Schools in Ashburton
Canterbury · New Zealand
There are 18 schools in and around Ashburton (Canterbury) — 16 primary, 1 intermediate, 1 secondary. Chertsey School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
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Browse Ashburton schools by suburb
10 Ashburton suburbs have their own schools page.
Schools in Ashburton ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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What the record says about Ashburton schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Chertsey School
Chertsey School's most recent ERO review (September 2024) found that most learners achieve at or above curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics, with strong inclusive practices supporting learning and wellbeing needs. The school has effective collaborative relationships between board, leaders, teachers and whānau, and is actively working to increase regular attendance towards the national target.
Full source-linked profile →Mayfield School (Mid-Canterbury)
Mayfield School's November 2024 ERO review found most students achieve at or above curriculum levels in writing and mathematics, with a large majority in reading. The school has fostered a culture of high-quality teaching supported by strong relational trust, and students report a strong sense of belonging through inclusive practices. Leaders are prioritising continued focus on raising progress and achievement across literacy and numeracy.
Full source-linked profile →Hinds School
Hinds School's 2020 ERO review found most students achieved at or above curriculum expectations in reading, with majority at or above in writing and mathematics. Māori student achievement exceeded other groups across these areas. The school provides a caring, supportive learning environment with detailed progress analysis and a broad curriculum incorporating te ao and te reo Māori, though acceleration of below-level students showed variable results.
Full source-linked profile →Ashburton Christian School
Most students in Years 1-10 achieve at expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics, and express a strong sense of belonging through inclusive practices reflecting the school's special character. The school demonstrates collaborative leadership and teaching culture building relational trust with whānau and community. Small numbers of senior students (Years 11-13) achieve NCEA levels, though fewer than half achieve Level 3 or University Entrance.
Full source-linked profile →Fairton School
Fairton School's board has attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of May 2024, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed. The school operates without active Ministry of Education intervention.
Full source-linked profile →St Joseph's School (Ashburton)
St Joseph's School's board confirmed compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements as of August 2024. A non-compliance issue was identified regarding police vetting of non-teaching staff under the Children's Act 2014, which the board has since addressed. The school's board administration, curriculum requirements, and health and safety management all met expectations.
Full source-linked profile →Lauriston School
Lauriston School's most recent ERO review (October 2024) found that student outcomes are equitable and excellent, with most students achieving at or above expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics. The school demonstrates strong equity of achievement across all student groups and fosters a strong sense of belonging through its competencies and values-based local curriculum. Leadership effectively involves students, staff and whānau in strategic decision-making, with strong relational trust built through community collaboration.
Full source-linked profile →Dorie School
Dorie School's most recent ERO review (November 2024) found a large majority of students achieve at or above curriculum level in reading and mathematics, with increasingly equitable outcomes for most students. A majority achieve at or above in writing, though this remains a priority area, particularly for students whose first language is not English. Leaders work collaboratively with teachers to foster a culture of high-quality teaching and learning, and the school provides effective support for students with additional learning needs through targeted programmes. Composite score: 76.
Full source-linked profile →Ashburton College
Ashburton College's 2024 ERO review found the school has developed a strategic plan for Māori achievement in consultation with Māori. A cross-curricular programme based on culturally responsive pedagogies through a te ao Māori lens was introduced in 2021, with targeted year 11 programmes added in 2022 that are contributing to lifting achievement for Māori students.
Full source-linked profile →Mt Somers Springburn School
Mt Somers Springburn School received a regular ERO review in September 2024 with a composite score of 47. The school uses effective teaching strategies including structured literacy practices in most classrooms, and leaders are working to build relational trust and communication across the school community. Key areas for development include establishing reliable achievement tracking, developing consistent assessment processes across the school, and analysing progress data by different student groups.
Full source-linked profile →Allenton School
Allenton School's 2022 ERO review found reflective strategic planning, collaborative leadership that uses data analysis effectively, and embedded professional development for teachers. The school demonstrates strengths in forward-thinking planning and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
Full source-linked profile →Longbeach School
Longbeach School's 2023 ERO review identified a well-established local curriculum supporting depth and complexity thinking, focused leadership ensuring consistent school-wide practices, and a relational, culturally-based approach to teaching. The school achieved a composite score of 72.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Ashburton schools
What schools are in Ashburton?
Ashburton has 18 schools on our records (16 primary, 1 intermediate, 1 secondary): Ashburton College, Ashburton Christian School, Allenton School, Ashburton Borough School, Ashburton Intermediate, Ashburton Netherby School, Chertsey School, Dorie School, Fairton School, Hampstead School, Hinds School, Lauriston School, and more. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Ashburton?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Chertsey School ranks highest among Ashburton schools (93/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Ashburton College leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Ashburton?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Ashburton does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Ashburton address.
Decile or EQI — how are Ashburton schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).