Hornby High School vs Hornby Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 408 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hornby High School
Hornby · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,015 students
Hornby Primary School
Hornby · State contributing · Years 1–6
275 students
| Measure | Hornby High School Hornby, Canterbury | Hornby Primary School Hornby, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #49 of 57 | #175 of 187 |
| National rank | #309 of 486 | #1248 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,015 | 275 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 489 | 489 |
| Total roll | 1,015 | 275 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 35.9% | -1.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 65.9% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 32.5% | – |
| Māori students | 22.2% | 24.7% |
| Pacific students | 11.1% | 14.2% |
| International students | 0.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hornby | Hornby |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.hornby.school.nz | www.hornbyprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hornby High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (39.5 vs 33.6).
- •Hornby High School does better on roll size (1,015 vs 275).
- •Hornby High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (35.9% vs -1.1%).
- •Hornby High School is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 275.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hornby High School better than Hornby Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hornby High School ranks higher (39.5 vs 33.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hornby High School and Hornby Primary School?
About 408 m in a straight line, between Hornby and Hornby in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hornby High School: 489. Hornby Primary School: 489. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hornby High School and Hornby Primary School rank in Canterbury?
Hornby High School is 49th of 57 and Hornby Primary School is 175th of 187 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).