Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Christchurch, Canterbury 8640 · Christchurch City
#44 of 57 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury
#259 of 486 nationally
About Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Christchurch, 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 1,295 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 46.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 44th of 57 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (84th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 23.5%; pacific students 8%; international students 2.5%.
There are 8 schools in Christchurch; Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa ranks 5th of 7 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%)464
- Roll size (10%)1,295
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-3.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)76.7%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)50.6%
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 Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 464
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,295
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -3.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 76.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 50.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 23.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.5%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa has changed over time.
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Schools near Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Avonside Girls' High School
North New Brighton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,090 students · 58 m away
Rāwhiti School
North New Brighton · State full primary · Years 1–8
551 students · 803 m away
Parkview Pārua
Parklands · State full primary · Years 1–8
393 students · 1.5 km away
New Brighton Catholic School (Chch)
New Brighton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
196 students · 1.8 km away
St James School (Aranui)
Aranui · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
105 students · 2.0 km away
Waitākiri Primary School
Burwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
558 students · 2.0 km away
Nova Montessori School
New Brighton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
40 students · 2.3 km away
Chisnallwood Intermediate
Avondale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
411 students · 2.3 km away
Haeata Community Campus
Wainoni · State composite · Years 1–13
634 students · 2.5 km away
Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka
Parklands · State full primary · Years 1–8
459 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Cheviot Area School
Cheviot · State composite · Years 1–13
173 students
Oxford Area School
Oxford · State composite · Years 1–13
496 students
Hurunui College
Hawarden · State composite · Years 1–13
197 students
Kaiapoi High School
Kaiapoi · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,044 students
Ellesmere College
Leeston · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
575 students
Ashburton College
Allenton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa a good school?
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa has a Success Index (NZ) of 46.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #44 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 Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa rank in Canterbury?
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa ranks #44 of 57 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury and #259 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa?
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa had 1,295 students in 2026, a change of -4% over five years.
Is Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa a primary school or a secondary school?
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.