State · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Boys
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
A state secondary (year 9-15) (years 9–13) in North Beach, Christchurch, with 1,315 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa, Ministry school number 321 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
1,315students
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa had 1,315 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 1,315 students on the roll, so they sum to about 122%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
464EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Enrolment zone — advisory
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa operates an enrolment scheme (a home zone). This site does not determine whether an address is in zone. The Ministry's published zone boundaries are low-resolution and are not suitable for checking an individual property. Confirm with the Ministry's zone map or with the school directly. Out-of-zone places are offered by ballot — how ballots work.
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonside Girls' High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 1,089 | 0.1 km |
| Rāwhiti School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 521 | 0.8 km |
| Parkview Pārua | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 380 | 1.5 km |
| New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 195 | 1.8 km |
| St James School (Aranui) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 100 | 2.0 km |
| Waitākiri Primary School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 539 | 2.0 km |
| Nova Montessori School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 38 | 2.3 km |
| Chisnallwood Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 410 | 2.3 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
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Common questions
What year levels does Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa cover?
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa is a secondary (year 9-15), which covers years 9–13.
How many students attend Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa?
1,315 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa have an enrolment zone?
Yes. Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa operates an enrolment scheme, so students living in its home zone have the right to enrol. This site does not check whether a specific address is in zone — confirm that with the Ministry's zone map or with the school.
Is Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa a state school?
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa is a state school.