Kia ora kei te pēhea koe. Welcome to Southland Boys’ High School. Our school is steeped in well earned history and uses the lessons of the past to empower the tāne murihiku of tomorrow. 

Southland Boys’ High School was established in 1881 and has stood as a beacon of education in Southland for over 140 years as the only boys’ year 7 - 13 state school in New Zealand. Throughout the history of the school, we have held one truth above all others, our school motto, ‘Non Scholae Sed Vitae Discimus - Not for School but for Life we are Learning’. This statement is woven through the fabric of our curriculum and its delivery. We genuinely believe that our core function is to help the young men of this school find and follow their passion. 

There is nothing that makes the boys of this school happier than being able to share their school with new people, so we warmly welcome you to come and see Southland Boys’ High School in action. 

Ray Laurenson

Rector