Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Barrington, Canterbury 8244 · Christchurch City
#39 of 57 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury
#235 of 486 nationally
About Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School
Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Barrington, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,415 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 49.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 39th of 57 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (86th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (17th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.5%; pacific students 9.5%; international students 3.9%.
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%)467
- Roll size (10%)1,415
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)39.4%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)67.3%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)50%
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 Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 467
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,415
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 39.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 67.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 50%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 16.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 3.9%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon School
Hoon Hay · State contributing · Years 1–6
289 students · 415 m away
Southern Health School
Hillmorton · State special school
20 students · 431 m away
Te Kōmanawa Rowley School
Hoon Hay · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students · 649 m away
Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka
Hoon Hay · State contributing · Years 1–6
454 students · 1.4 km away
Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch)
Hoon Hay · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
335 students · 1.4 km away
Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School
Spreydon · State contributing · Years 1–6
283 students · 1.5 km away
Aidanfield Christian School
Aidanfield · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
477 students · 1.9 km away
TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi
Spreydon · State composite · Years 1–13
234 students · 1.9 km away
Te Whānau o Ōtūmatua
Halswell · State special school
10 students · 2.0 km away
Sacred Heart School (Christchurch)
Addington · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
195 students · 2.1 km away
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Oxford Area School
Oxford · State composite · Years 1–13
496 students
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Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
Christchurch · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,295 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School a good school?
Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 49.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #39 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 Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School rank in Canterbury?
Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School ranks #39 of 57 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury and #235 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School?
Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School had 1,415 students in 2026, a change of +39% over five years.
Is Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.