Christchurch Boys' High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Riccarton, Canterbury 8440 · Christchurch City
#12 of 57 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury
#72 of 486 nationally
About Christchurch Boys' High School
Christchurch Boys' High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Riccarton, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13 and is a boys' school. In 2026 it enrolled 1,403 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 75.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 12th of 57 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (85th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (58th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 13.1%; pacific students 4.7%; international students 3.2%.
There are 5 schools in Riccarton; Christchurch Boys' High School ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)418
- Roll size (10%)1,403
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)1.1%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)87.2%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)63.3%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Christchurch Boys' High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 418
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,403
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 1.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 87.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 63.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 13.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 3.2%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Christchurch Boys' High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Christchurch Boys' High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Christchurch Boys' High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Christchurch Boys' High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Teresa's School (Riccarton)
Christchurch · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
173 students · 748 m away
Medbury Preparatory School
Fendalton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
381 students · 818 m away
Tūora Fendalton School
Burnside · State contributing · Years 1–6
445 students · 1.0 km away
Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora
Riccarton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,308 students · 1.0 km away
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate
Riccarton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
291 students · 1.2 km away
Wharenui School
Riccarton · State full primary · Years 1–8
441 students · 1.3 km away
Ilam School
Ilam · State contributing · Years 1–6
411 students · 1.5 km away
St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)
Bryndwr · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
175 students · 1.6 km away
Rangi Ruru Girls' School
Merivale · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
704 students · 1.7 km away
Elmwood Normal School
Merivale · State contributing · Years 1–6
564 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora
Riccarton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,308 students
Burnside High School
Burnside · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,736 students
Lincoln High School
Lincoln · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,438 students
Cashmere High School
Somerfield · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,450 students
Mount Hutt College
Methven · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
573 students
Riccarton High School
Sockburn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,111 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Christchurch Boys' High School a good school?
Christchurch Boys' High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 75.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #12 of 57 in Canterbury. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Christchurch Boys' High School rank in Canterbury?
Christchurch Boys' High School ranks #12 of 57 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury and #72 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Christchurch Boys' High School?
Christchurch Boys' High School had 1,403 students in 2026, a change of +1% over five years.
Is Christchurch Boys' High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Christchurch Boys' High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Christchurch Boys' High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Christchurch Boys' High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.