Hornby Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hornby, Canterbury 8042 · Christchurch City
#175 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#1248 of 1,559 nationally
About Hornby Primary School
Hornby Primary School is a state contributing located in Hornby, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 275 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 33.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 175th of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (63th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 24.7%; pacific students 14.2%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Hornby; Hornby Primary School ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)489
- Roll size (10%)275
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1.1%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
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 Primary 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
- 275
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 24.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 14.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Hornby Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Hornby Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Hornby High School
Hornby · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,015 students · 408 m away
St Bernadette's School (Hornby)
Hornby · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
166 students · 621 m away
Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School
Hornby · State contributing · Years 1–6
310 students · 1.1 km away
Gilberthorpe School
Hei Hei · State contributing · Years 1–6
236 students · 1.2 km away
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Sockburn · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
686 students · 2.8 km away
Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu
Wigram · State contributing · Years 1–6
492 students · 2.9 km away
Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
440 students · 2.9 km away
Our Lady of Victories
Sockburn · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
263 students · 3.0 km away
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
614 students · 3.4 km away
Te Kāpehu Riccarton School
Sockburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
371 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waltham School
Waltham · State full primary · Years 1–8
263 students
Hampstead School
Hampstead · State contributing · Years 1–6
328 students
Kaiapoi Borough School
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
377 students
Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School
Shirley · State contributing · Years 1–6
379 students
Waimate Main School
Waimate · State contributing · Years 1–6
86 students
Chisnallwood Intermediate
Avondale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
411 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hornby Primary School a good school?
Hornby Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 33.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #175 of 187 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 Primary School rank in Canterbury?
Hornby Primary School ranks #175 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #1248 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Hornby Primary School?
Hornby Primary School had 275 students in 2026, a change of -1% over five years.
Is Hornby Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hornby Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Hornby Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hornby Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.