Schools in Netherby
Ashburton · Canterbury
There are 2 schools in and around Netherby, Ashburton (Canterbury) — 1 primary, 1 intermediate. Ashburton Intermediate 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.
2 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Netherby 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 Netherby schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Ashburton Intermediate
Ashburton Intermediate's 2023 ERO review identified opportunities to enhance attendance, behaviour and achievement outcomes, and to refine assessment practices and data analysis across teaching teams. The school has established positive behaviour systems and values-based culture, collects student data to support Year 7 transitions, and has implemented distributed leadership structures. Leaders are improvement-focused and working to build consistent teaching practices through refined curriculum and enhanced teacher capability.
Full source-linked profile →Ashburton Netherby School
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.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Netherby schools
What schools are in Netherby?
Netherby, Ashburton has 2 schools on our records (1 primary, 1 intermediate): Ashburton Intermediate, Ashburton Netherby School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Netherby?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Ashburton Intermediate ranks highest among Netherby schools (56/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Netherby?
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 Netherby 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 Netherby address.
Decile or EQI — how are Netherby 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).