Overview
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Christchurch, Canterbury. It is a boys school school. The school has 1,352 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 464 (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 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusBoys School
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityChristchurch City
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode8640
MoE School ID321
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,352
European/Pakeha78.8%
Maori24%
Pacific7.8%
Asian8.5%
Ethnicity Distribution
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 EQI464
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)