Christchurch Boys' High School
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on Christchurch Boys' High School
Strong School with Clear Areas to Keep Improving
ERO found Christchurch Boys' High School to be a well-led school with a strong values-driven culture, consistent teaching quality, and good student achievement outcomes overall. The school is making real progress on improving teaching consistency and is focused on lifting NCEA endorsement rates, improving attendance, and ensuring Māori and Pacific students achieve equitably.
Source: ERO, 21 May 2026 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean
Location & enrolment zone
Where the school sits and who it accepts
Christchurch Boys' High School
71 Straven Road, Fendalton, Christchurch
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What families ask about Christchurch Boys' High School
- Does Christchurch Boys' High School have an enrolment zone?
- Yes. An enrolment scheme is listed and the available zone map is shown below. Check your exact address before relying on eligibility.
- What year levels does Christchurch Boys' High School teach?
- Christchurch Boys' High School teaches Year 9–13.
- What is Christchurch Boys' High School's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 418. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 1,385 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is May 2026.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Opened
- 1858
- Principal
- Nic Hill
- Urban/rural setting
- Major urban area
- Donation requests
- May Be RequestedSchool may request voluntary donations
Academic pathways
Christchurch Boys' High School offers the Cambridge (CAIE) pathway. NCEA tables alone don't capture this school's full academic offering. The full school report puts this pathway in context for your family.
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