State · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Boys
Timaru Boys' High School
A state secondary (year 9-15) (years 9–13) in West End, Timaru, with 808 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Timaru Boys' High School, Ministry school number 360 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
808students
Timaru Boys' High School had 808 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 808 students on the roll, so they sum to about 113%, 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
457EQI
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
Timaru Boys' High School does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluestone School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 471 | 0.4 km |
| Timaru Christian School | Composite (Year 1-10) | Years 1–10 | 160 | 0.4 km |
| Timaru Girls' High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 489 | 1.3 km |
| Roncalli College | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 517 | 1.3 km |
| Craighead Diocesan School | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 410 | 1.4 km |
| Sacred Heart School (Timaru) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 227 | 1.5 km |
| Waimataitai School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 463 | 1.5 km |
| Highfield School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 307 | 1.7 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
Compare with a similar school
- Timaru Boys' High School vs Timaru Christian School
- Timaru Boys' High School vs Timaru Girls' High School
- Timaru Boys' High School vs Roncalli College
Common questions
What year levels does Timaru Boys' High School cover?
Timaru Boys' High School is a secondary (year 9-15), which covers years 9–13.
How many students attend Timaru Boys' High School?
808 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Timaru Boys' High School have an enrolment zone?
No. Timaru Boys' High School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Timaru Boys' High School a state school?
Timaru Boys' High School is a state school.