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Ashhurst School

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Ashhurst, Ashhurst, with 447 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll447at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic459moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edSmall urban area

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Ashhurst School, Ministry school number 2337 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

447students

Ashhurst School had 447 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 37083%
Māori 13029%
Pacific 225%
Asian 184%
MELAA 72%
Other <5

These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 447 students on the roll, so they sum to about 123%, not 100%.

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Equity Index

459EQI

moderate socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 459

← fewer barriersmore barriers →

What EQI measures

The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Who may enrol

Enrolment zone — advisory

Ashhurst School operates an enrolment scheme (a home zone). This site does not determine whether an address is in zone. The Ministry's published zone boundaries are low-resolution and are not suitable for checking an individual property. Confirm with the Ministry's zone map or with the school directly. Out-of-zone places are offered by ballot — how ballots work.

School details

TypeFull Primary
Year levelsYears 1–8
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number2337
Address96 Cambridge Avenue, Ashhurst, Ashhurst
Territorial authorityPalmerston North City
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1879-09-01

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Nearby schools

SchoolTypeYearsRollDistance
Hiwinui School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 131 4.9 km
Whakarongo School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 474 7.8 km
Cornerstone Christian School CompositeYears 1–13 603 9.9 km
TKKM o Manawatu Full PrimaryYears 1–8 117 10.2 km
Bunnythorpe School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 29 10.4 km
Woodville School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 121 11.1 km
Aokautere School ContributingYears 1–6 152 11.2 km
Roslyn School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 394 11.2 km

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

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Common questions

What year levels does Ashhurst School cover?

Ashhurst School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.

How many students attend Ashhurst School?

447 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.

Does Ashhurst School have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Ashhurst School operates an enrolment scheme, so students living in its home zone have the right to enrol. This site does not check whether a specific address is in zone — confirm that with the Ministry's zone map or with the school.

Is Ashhurst School a state school?

Ashhurst School is a state school.

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