Schools in Hornby, Canterbury (2026)
4 schools · 1,766 students · 3 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 489.
Hornby, in Canterbury, has 4 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,766 students. By level there are 2 contributing, 1 full primary, 1 secondary (year 7-15); by sector 3 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Hornby's schools is 489, above the Canterbury median of 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
4 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is St Bernadette's School (Hornby) (67.6, top 25% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School (43.7, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally), and Hornby High School (39.5, lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Hornby High School (1,015 students), Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School (310 students), Hornby Primary School (275 students).
Ranked schools in Hornby
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 168St Bernadette's School (Hornby)Hornby · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 423 · 166 students
- 244Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby SchoolHornby · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 464 · 310 students
- 340Hornby High SchoolHornby · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 489 · 1,015 students
- 434Hornby Primary SchoolHornby · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 489 · 275 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Bernadette's School (Hornby) Hornby · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 67.6 Top 25% | 423 | 166 |
| 2 | Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School Hornby · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 43.7 Lower 50% | 464 | 310 |
| 3 | Hornby High School Hornby · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 39.5 Lower 50% | 489 | 1,015 |
| 4 | Hornby Primary School Hornby · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 33.6 Lower 50% | 489 | 275 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Hornby?
St Bernadette's School (Hornby) is the highest-ranked school in Hornby with a Success Index (NZ) of 67.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Hornby?
Hornby has 4 schools (1 full primary, 2 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15)) educating 1,766 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Hornby?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Hornby is 489. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.