Hornby High School

Christchurch, New Zealand

  • Day School

  • 1975

  • $ 16K-16K

    • NCEA

School History & Details

The Hornby High School was established in 1975 and is a state coeducational secondary school in Christchurch, New Zealand. It serves about 809 students from Years 7 to 13 (ages 10 to 18). The school is located at 180 Waterloo Road, Christchurch.

The school was rebuilt on its original site and re-occupied in 2018 and 2019. The new school is designed to allow flexibility in teaching and learning. The school has a simple exterior form that provides a range of spaces. The buildings are more efficient and liveable than the structures they replaced.

Hornby High School is a small, multicultural school on the edge of an industrial area. The school's Board of Trustees is responsible for the school's governance and works in partnership with the school management. The Board is accountable to parents and the local community.

The school's opening hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 3:30 PM, and it is closed on Saturday and Sunday. The school has a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking lot etc.

    School Values

  • Commitment
  • Achievement
  • Resilience
  • Respect
School Achievements

Achievements

Unspecified.
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

The Hornby High School has several non-academic achievements, including:- 1. Student support: The school has a homework club that supports Pacific and Māori ways of learning. Teachers, deans, and mentors also work one-on-one with students who need extra support. 2. Collaboration: Hornby High School is part of the Manaiakalani Outreach Programme, which works to accelerate student achievement through the Learn, Create, Share pedagogy. 3. Scholarships: In 2022, two students from Hornby High School gained scholarships: Jaime Burns gained an "Outstanding" Scholarship in Health, and Nathan Walton gained a Scholarship in English for the second year in a row. 4. Personalized pathways: The school creates personalized academic, cultural, and sporting pathways for each student. 5. Technology: The school's classrooms and other learning spaces have the latest technology to support 21st-century learning etc.
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

The Hornby High School's distinguished alumni from Christchurch, New Zealand, excel in diverse fields globally. From accomplished professionals to community leaders, they reflect the school's commitment to fostering excellence. The alumni network strengthens connections, providing support and inspiration for current students, and contributing to Hornby High School's enduring legacy. Here are some alumni of Hornby High School in Christchurch, New Zealand:- 1. Dr. Sharon Forbes: Left the school partway through the 7th form. 2. Nathan Walton: Awarded Dux of Hornby High School in 2022 etc.

School Information

The Hornby High School has many facilities, including:- 1. Learning spaces: Modern classrooms including 45 new classrooms and other learning spaces with the latest technology. 2. Health service...View moreView Less

Manaiakalani Program.

Iain Murray.

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Link

+64 3 349 5396

180 Waterloo Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • Mathematics
  • Economics
  • Accounting
  • Art
  • Drama
  • Business Management
  • Science
  • Social Sciences
  • English

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