Hornby High School
180 Waterloo Road, Hornby · Canterbury
Composite score
Strong
Top 25% in NZ
Rank #28 of scored NZ schools
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Hornby High School . NZ Gazette notice
Best suited for
Students aged 13-18 in Hornby looking for a state-funded setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is Hornby High School a good school?
Hornby High School is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- The consistent and coherent teaching and learning students experience through the ongoing engagement in the Manaiakalani kaupapa of 'learn, create, share'
- The comprehensive longitudinal student learning information the school gathers as part of the Manaiakalani partnership
- Leaders and teachers ongoing focus to learn more about effective evaluation and inquiry
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Latest ERO review
2022-08-09 · Dr Lesley Patterson, Southern Region | Te Tai Tini
- The school has consistent and coherent teaching and learning through Manaiakalani's 'learn, create, share' approach
- Leaders and teachers have ongoing focus to learn more about effective evaluation and inquiry
- The school gathers comprehensive longitudinal student learning information as part of Manaiakalani partnership
- Strong culture of pastoral care and support from staff to seek best outcomes for students and families
- Senior leaders demonstrate belief and commitment to school improvement through evaluation
"The belief and commitment of senior leaders to school improvement through evaluation."
Trajectory across review cycles
Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.
Audited financials
Year ended 2024 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$14.85M
Surplus / (deficit)
$283k
Net assets / equity
$2.00M
2 years of audited data on file · View full history (Pro)
International students
SIEBA member · Day school only
ESOL support
partial
Schools nearby
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Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School
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Frequently asked
Is Hornby High School a good school?
Hornby High School is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2022-08 review identified 5 key findings. The school has consistent and coherent teaching and learning through Manaiakalani's 'learn, create, share' approach
How do I enrol my child at Hornby High School?
Contact the school directly on 03-3495396, email office@hornby.school.nz, or visit www.hornby.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Hornby High School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Hornby High School has 994 students, with an EQI of 489 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Hornby High School in 2022-08, signed by Dr Lesley Patterson. 4 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- hornby.school.nz
- gazette.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- sieba.nz
- crimestats.co.nz