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Hornby High School

StateSecondary (Year 7-15)Co-Educational
Hornby, Canterbury · Major urban area
office@hornby.school.nz 03-3495396
Roll1,035enrolled students
EQI489+34 vs avg 455
TypeSecondaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Secondary · Co-Educational
EQI489
vs National+34 (avg 455)
Roll1,035
ZoneZoned
SettingMajor urban area
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Hornby High School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
489+26
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
1,035
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
22.5%-9.5pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
10.7%-1.1pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Hornby High School is a state secondary (year 7-15) school in Hornby, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 1,035 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 489 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Christchurch City territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityChristchurch City
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode8042
MoE School ID338

Student Demographics

Total Roll1,035
European/Pakeha40.2%
Maori22.5%
Pacific10.7%
Asian38.9%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
40.2%
Maori
22.5%
Pacific
10.7%
Asian
38.9%
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Equity Index (EQI)

The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.

School EQI489
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)