Hornby High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hornby, Canterbury 8042 · Christchurch City
#49 of 57 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury
#309 of 486 nationally
About Hornby High School
Hornby High School is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Hornby, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,015 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 39.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 49th of 57 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (76th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (7th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 22.2%; pacific students 11.1%; international students 0.3%.
There are 4 schools in Hornby; Hornby High School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)489
- Roll size (10%)1,015
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)35.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)65.9%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)32.5%
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 Hornby High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 489
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,015
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 35.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 65.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 32.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 22.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 11.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Hornby High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Hornby High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Hornby High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Hornby High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Hornby Primary School
Hornby · State contributing · Years 1–6
275 students · 408 m away
St Bernadette's School (Hornby)
Hornby · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
166 students · 554 m away
Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School
Hornby · State contributing · Years 1–6
310 students · 1.0 km away
Gilberthorpe School
Hei Hei · State contributing · Years 1–6
236 students · 1.3 km away
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Sockburn · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
686 students · 2.4 km away
Our Lady of Victories
Sockburn · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
263 students · 2.5 km away
Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu
Wigram · State contributing · Years 1–6
492 students · 2.6 km away
Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
440 students · 2.6 km away
Te Kāpehu Riccarton School
Sockburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
371 students · 3.0 km away
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
614 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Mountainview High School
Timaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
448 students
TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi
Spreydon · State composite · Years 1–13
234 students
Waimate High School
Waimate · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
291 students
Kaikōura High School
Kaikoura · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
192 students
Opihi College
Temuka · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
273 students
Timaru Girls' High School
Timaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
484 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hornby High School a good school?
Hornby High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 39.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #49 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 Hornby High School rank in Canterbury?
Hornby High School ranks #49 of 57 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury and #309 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Hornby High School?
Hornby High School had 1,015 students in 2026, a change of +36% over five years.
Is Hornby High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hornby High School is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Hornby High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hornby High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.