Burnside High School

Type: Secondary (Y9-15) | Authority: State | Suburb: Burnside

Equity Index (EQI): 416. The EQI measures the socioeconomic barriers students face. Lower scores indicate fewer barriers; higher scores indicate greater equity needs and attract additional government funding.

Student Roll: 2,732 students (April 2026)

Address: 151 Greers Road, Burnside

Phone: 03-3588383

Enrolment: Defined enrolment zone - check your home address before enrolling

Burnside High School is a very large state secondary (y9-15) located in Burnside, Christchurch. The school had 2,732 students enrolled as of April 2026. Its Equity Index (EQI) of 416 sits in the mid-range for Christchurch schools, reflecting a broadly mixed student community. The school operates a defined enrolment scheme - check the school's website to confirm your home address falls within the zone before enrolling.

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