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St Joseph's School (Ashburton)

A state-integrated full primary (years 1–8) in Ashburton West, Ashburton, with 244 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll244at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic408fewer socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edMedium urban area

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · St Joseph's School (Ashburton), Ministry school number 3527 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

244students

St Joseph's School (Ashburton) had 244 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 13455%
Asian 7631%
Pacific 2510%
Māori 135%
MELAA 135%

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 244 students on the roll, so they sum to about 107%, 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

408EQI

fewer socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 408

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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

St Joseph's School (Ashburton) 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 : Integrated
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number3527
Address87 Havelock Street, Ashburton West, Ashburton
Territorial authorityAshburton District
RegionCanterbury
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1881-01-26

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
Ashburton Borough School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 248 0.3 km
Ashburton Intermediate IntermediateYears 7–8 436 1.0 km
Ashburton College Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 1,391 1.0 km
Ashburton Netherby School ContributingYears 1–6 189 1.7 km
Hampstead School ContributingYears 1–6 309 1.7 km
Allenton School ContributingYears 1–6 437 1.7 km
Ashburton Christian School Composite (Year 1-10)Years 1–10 261 2.4 km
Tinwald School ContributingYears 1–6 263 3.3 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 St Joseph's School (Ashburton) cover?

St Joseph's School (Ashburton) is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.

How many students attend St Joseph's School (Ashburton)?

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

Does St Joseph's School (Ashburton) have an enrolment zone?

Yes. St Joseph's School (Ashburton) 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 St Joseph's School (Ashburton) a state school?

St Joseph's School (Ashburton) is a state-integrated school.

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