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Secondary schools in Timaru

Timaru has 3 secondary schools with a combined roll of 1,742 students. Among schools with a current Equity Index, the average is 466, ranging from 446 to 494. The Equity Index describes estimated socio-economic barriers, not school quality.

3
Schools
1,742
Combined roll
1
Locations
466
Average EQI

All secondary schools in Timaru

Search, sort and narrow down every published school of this type in Timaru by type, authority or enrolment scheme.

Filter schools — type · authority · enrolment scheme · suburb
School Suburb Type Roll Equity Index Enrolment scheme Authority
Mountainview High School
Co-Educational
 — Secondary · Years 9–15 449 494 Zoned State
Roncalli College
Co-Educational
 — Secondary · Years 9–15 500 446 Zoned State : Integrated
Timaru Boys' High School
Boys School
 West End Secondary · Years 9–15 793 457 No scheme listed State

What "enrolment scheme" means

What a "Yes" or "No" in the enrolment scheme column actually determines for a family applying to a school in Timaru.

  • A school with an enrolment scheme (a home zone) must enrol every child who lives inside it.
  • A school with no scheme listed can generally accept enrolments from anywhere.

Reading the Equity Index

Two quick things worth remembering when comparing EQI numbers across the table above.

  • A higher number means more estimated socio-economic barriers, not a "better" or "worse" school.
  • Private schools don't receive an Equity Index.

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