Hornby Primary School
190 Waterloo Road, Hornby · Canterbury
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #1,080 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Hornby Primary School is a contributing school with a roll of 273 students in Hornby, Christchurch. A small majority of learners achieve at expected levels in reading, writing and mathematics, with improving achievement for Māori remaining a priority. Teachers have implemented consistent mathematics teaching approaches across teams, and the school has a strong focus on culturally appropriate and inclusive practices that support positive learner wellbeing and belonging. The school's composite score is 69.
Best suited for
Students in Hornby looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Hornby Primary School a good school?
Hornby Primary School scores 71/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
standdowns 10.7/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · above band median (n=468) · why? ▼ hide
-1.1% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · near band median (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
69/100 from ERO review 2024-12 · below band median (n=471) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 69/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-12-05 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Board has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements as of July 2024
- Board Administration requirements confirmed
- Curriculum requirements confirmed
- Management of Health, Safety and Welfare requirements confirmed
- Personnel Management requirements confirmed
"As of July 2024, the Hornby Primary School Board has attested to the following regulatory and legislative requirements"
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2024. Click a point to read that review.
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
10.7
1 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~1.5
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$2.03M
Per-student funding · 2022
$7,431
2018
$1.7M
2019
$2.3M
2020
$4.5M
2021
$2.4M
2022
$2.0M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 43
- Year 02 46
- Year 03 36
- Year 04 48
- Year 05 44
- Year 06 35
- Year 07 5
- Year 08 1
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 44.7%
- Māori 28.6%
- Asian 28.2%
- Pacific 14.7%
- Other / MELAA 2.9%
Location
190 Waterloo Road, Hornby. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Hornby Primary School.
Hornby High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · 0.4km · 994 roll
56
-15 vs this
St Bernadette's School (Hornby)
Full Primary · 0.6km · 171 roll
82
+11 vs this
Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School
Contributing · 1.1km · 295 roll
44
-27 vs this
Gilberthorpe School
Contributing · 1.2km · 243 roll
50
-21 vs this
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · 2.8km · 683 roll
80
+9 vs this
Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu
Contributing · 2.9km · 510 roll
61
-10 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Hornby Primary School a good school?
Hornby Primary School scores 71/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-12 review identified 6 key findings. Board has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements as of July 2024
How do I enrol my child at Hornby Primary School?
Contact the school directly on 03-3497238, email office@hornbyprimary.school.nz, or visit www.hornbyprimary.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 Primary School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Hornby Primary School has 273 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 Primary School in 2024-12, signed by Shelley Booysen. 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
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz