Hornby High School
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on Hornby High School
Improving School With Significant Work Still Ahead
Hornby High School is undergoing meaningful change under new leadership, with systems and teaching practices actively being developed. However, ERO identifies clear gaps in student achievement, attendance, and equity that the school is still working to address. The school is moving in the right direction, but parents should be aware that many improvements are in early stages and outcomes for students are mixed.
Source: ERO, 23 October 2025 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean
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Hornby High School
180 Waterloo Road, Hornby, Christchurch
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What families ask about Hornby High School
- Does Hornby 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 Hornby High School teach?
- Hornby High School teaches Year 7–13.
- What is Hornby High School's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 489. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 994 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is October 2025.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Opened
- 1975
- Principal
- Iain Murray
- Urban/rural setting
- Major urban area
- Donation requests
- Not RequestedDonations not requested (except school camps)
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