Hornby High School vs Mountainview High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 140 km 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
Mountainview High School
Timaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
448 students
| Measure | Hornby High School Hornby, Canterbury | Mountainview High School Timaru, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #49 of 57 | #52 of 57 |
| National rank | #309 of 486 | #336 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,015 | 448 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 489 | 494 |
| Total roll | 1,015 | 448 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 35.9% | 2.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 65.9% | 60.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 32.5% | 40% |
| Māori students | 22.2% | 13.8% |
| Pacific students | 11.1% | 3.3% |
| International students | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| suburb or town | Hornby | Timaru |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.hornby.school.nz | www.mountainview.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Hornby High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (39.5 vs 35.6).
- •Hornby High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (489 vs 494).
- •Hornby High School does better on roll size (1,015 vs 448).
- •Hornby High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (35.9% vs 2.6%).
- •Hornby High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (65.9% vs 60.8%).
- •Hornby High School is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 448.
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 Mountainview High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hornby High School ranks higher (39.5 vs 35.6 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 Mountainview High School?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Hornby and Timaru in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hornby High School: 489. Mountainview High School: 494. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hornby High School and Mountainview High School rank in Canterbury?
Hornby High School is 49th of 57 and Mountainview High School is 52nd of 57 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).