Hornby High School

Type: Secondary (Y7-15) | Authority: State | Suburb: Hornby

Equity Index (EQI): 489. 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: 1,031 students (April 2026)

Address: 180 Waterloo Road, Hornby

Phone: 03-3495396

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

Hornby High School is a very large state secondary (y7-15) located in Hornby, Christchurch. The school had 1,031 students enrolled as of April 2026. Its Equity Index (EQI) of 489 is above the Christchurch average, indicating greater socioeconomic diversity among students. 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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Other schools in Hornby

• Hornby Primary School - Primary (Y1-6), EQI 489, 249 students
• Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School - Primary (Y1-6), EQI 464, 282 students
• St Bernadette's School (Hornby) - Primary (Y1-8), EQI 423, 161 students