Timaru Boys' High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026West End, Canterbury 7940 · Timaru District
#35 of 57 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury
#208 of 486 nationally
About Timaru Boys' High School
Timaru Boys' High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in West End, in the Timaru District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13 and is a boys' school. In 2026 it enrolled 793 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 53.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 35th of 57 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (68th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (24th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.3%; pacific students 7.6%; international students 3%.
There are 3 schools in West End; Timaru Boys' High School ranks 2nd of 3 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%)457
- Roll size (10%)793
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)26%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)75.4%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)45.8%
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 Timaru Boys' High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 457
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 793
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 26%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 75.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 45.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 16.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Timaru Boys' High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Timaru Boys' High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Timaru Boys' High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Timaru Boys' High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Bluestone School
West End · State full primary · Years 1–8
474 students · 364 m away
Timaru Christian School
Watlington · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
170 students · 406 m away
Timaru Girls' High School
Timaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
484 students · 1.3 km away
Roncalli College
Timaru · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
500 students · 1.3 km away
Craighead Diocesan School
West End · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
410 students · 1.4 km away
Sacred Heart School (Timaru)
Timaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
232 students · 1.5 km away
Waimataitai School
Timaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
475 students · 1.5 km away
Highfield School
Glenwood · State full primary · Years 1–8
316 students · 1.7 km away
Timaru South School
Parkside · State full primary · Years 1–8
191 students · 1.8 km away
Oceanview Heights School
Marchwiel · State full primary · Years 1–8
102 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Akaroa Area School
Akaroa · State composite · Years 1–13
115 students
Rangiora High School
Rangiora · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,675 students
Geraldine High School
Geraldine · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
598 students
Papanui High School
Papanui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,416 students
Ellesmere College
Leeston · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
575 students
Twizel Area School
Twizel · State composite · Years 1–13
251 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Timaru Boys' High School a good school?
Timaru Boys' High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 53.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #35 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 Timaru Boys' High School rank in Canterbury?
Timaru Boys' High School ranks #35 of 57 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury and #208 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Timaru Boys' High School?
Timaru Boys' High School had 793 students in 2026, a change of +26% over five years.
Is Timaru Boys' High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Timaru Boys' High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Timaru Boys' High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Timaru Boys' High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.