Schools in Hornby
Christchurch · Canterbury
There are 4 schools in and around Hornby, Christchurch (Canterbury) — 3 primary, 1 secondary. St Bernadette's School (Hornby) is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
4 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Hornby ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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82
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing65Trajectory100ERO review85 - View profile →
71
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing89Trajectory49ERO review69 - View profile →
56
/ 100 composite
Academic64Outcomes37Retention80Wellbeing0Trajectory95ERO review85 - View profile →
44
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory47ERO review81
What the record says about Hornby schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
St Bernadette's School (Hornby)
St Bernadette's School (Hornby) is a full primary school in Hornby, Christchurch. The Board's February 2024 assurance review confirmed that regulatory and legislative requirements were met as of March 2023, along with Board Administration and Curriculum requirements. A composite score was not available at the time of this profile.
Full source-linked profile →Hornby Primary School
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.
Full source-linked profile →Hornby High School
Hornby High School has a roll of 994 students and participates in the Manaiakalani partnership, delivering consistent teaching and learning through the 'learn, create, share' approach. ERO identified strengths in longitudinal student learning data collection and ongoing teacher focus on effective evaluation and inquiry. The school is currently subject to limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School
Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School achieved a composite score of 81 in its 2018 ERO review. The school demonstrates a culture of care and collaboration, with most students achieving at or above expectations. Strengths include success in accelerating learning in reading and numeracy, considerable success in writing, and clear strategic direction from trustees and leaders.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Hornby schools
What schools are in Hornby?
Hornby, Christchurch has 4 schools on our records (3 primary, 1 secondary): Hornby High School, Hornby Primary School, Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School, St Bernadette's School (Hornby). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Hornby?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — St Bernadette's School (Hornby) ranks highest among Hornby schools (82/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Hornby High School leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Hornby?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Hornby does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Hornby address.
Decile or EQI — how are Hornby schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).