St Bernadette's School (Hornby)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hornby, Canterbury 8042 · Christchurch City
#66 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#454 of 1,559 nationally
About St Bernadette's School (Hornby)
St Bernadette's School (Hornby) is a state integrated full primary school located in Hornby, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 166 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 67.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 66th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (73th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (44th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 4.8%; pacific students 16.3%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Hornby; St Bernadette's School (Hornby) ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)423
- Roll size (10%)166
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)49.5%
- 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 St Bernadette's School (Hornby) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 423
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 166
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 49.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 4.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 16.3%
- 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 St Bernadette's School (Hornby) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Bernadette's School (Hornby)
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 · 554 m away
Hornby Primary School
Hornby · State contributing · Years 1–6
275 students · 621 m away
Gilberthorpe School
Hei Hei · State contributing · Years 1–6
236 students · 774 m away
Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School
Hornby · State contributing · Years 1–6
310 students · 1.5 km away
Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
440 students · 2.3 km away
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Sockburn · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
686 students · 2.5 km away
Our Lady of Victories
Sockburn · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
263 students · 2.7 km away
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
614 students · 2.9 km away
Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu
Wigram · State contributing · Years 1–6
492 students · 3.1 km away
Te Kāpehu Riccarton School
Sockburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
371 students · 3.1 km away
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St Joseph's School (Fairlie)
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St Joseph's School (Kaikōura)
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Sacred Heart School (Timaru)
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St Joseph's School (Ashburton)
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Bernadette's School (Hornby) a good school?
St Bernadette's School (Hornby) has a Success Index (NZ) of 67.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #66 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 St Bernadette's School (Hornby) rank in Canterbury?
St Bernadette's School (Hornby) ranks #66 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #454 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Bernadette's School (Hornby)?
St Bernadette's School (Hornby) had 166 students in 2026, a change of +50% over five years.
Is St Bernadette's School (Hornby) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Bernadette's School (Hornby) is classified as a full primary school covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Bernadette's School (Hornby)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Bernadette's School (Hornby); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.