Welcome to
Ashburton College is situated in the bustling hub of Mid Canterbury, the heart of New Zealand’s beautiful South Island. Ashburton has a population of 34,000 and is 85 kilometres away from Christchurch Airport. Ashburton experiences beautiful, clear winters and long-lasting summers.
Ashburton is one of the great secrets of New Zealand, with an inspiring range of both energetic and relaxing activities. Join us for a journey of exploration and exhilaration – we look forward to welcoming you.
Tēnā koutou! Welcome to Ashburton College.
As Tumuaki Principal, it is my honour to lead Ashburton College, a vibrant co-educational secondary school that sits at the heart of Mid Canterbury. With 1450 students, we are the largest secondary school in the region, and our size is matched by the immense diversity and opportunity we offer.
We proudly blend academic opportunity and high achievement with a rich tapestry of over 50 different cultures, creating a truly unique and exciting learning environment. We host the largest proportion of Pasifika students in the South Island, and our cultural heart is our beautiful whare, Te Whare O Tawhaki, which has welcomed our community since 1997.
Ashburton College is a friendly, safe, and spacious environment guided by our core values: Quality, Pride, and Respect.
Tumuaki | Principal
The New Zealand Curriculum Statement specifies eight learning areas that describe in broad terms the knowledge and understanding that all students need to acquire
the importance of growing food and fibre in a renewable way.
Creating, imagining, and expressing ideas.
Challenging ourselves, working as a team, and striving to achieve our best.
Building strength, confidence, and teamwork through movement.
Exploring language, stories, and self-expression.
Connecting cultures through communication.
Finding patterns and meaning in the world around us.
Discovering how the world works.
Understanding people, place, and society.
Designing creative solutions for a better future.
