WHY NAPIER BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL?

Established in 1872, Napier Boys’ High School remains one of New Zealand’s oldest and most successful schools. We are justifiably proud of our academic achievement, sporting prowess, cultural excellence and grounding in traditional values. We are a member of the International Boys’ Schools Coalition and Super Eight Schools Group, synonymous with excellence in education.

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We offer a tailored, personalised service.
Dedicated International Department.
Individualised programmes and academic monitoring.
Dedicated and personalised management and care.
Exclusive English Language Tuition programme for international students, only.
All our recent international graduates have gone onto study at university, either in New Zealand, United States, United Kingdom, Australia or their home country.

We know ‘boys’ education’.
We blend best teaching practice and twenty-first century learning to foster student success.
We achieve genuine success across all subject areas.
We offer a vast range of learning experiences and subjects, from Viticulture to Earth and Space Science, utilising our on-site Holt Planetarium.
Students, with guidance, select from a wide range of subjects according to their needs, interests and career ambitions.
Classes are streamed, enabling teaching and learning to be offered at the appropriate level, fostering purposeful and stimulating environments.
We offer an accelerate programme, with students working above their peers, often undertaking university papers in Year 13.
Microsoft IT Academy: one of only 10 schools in New Zealand.

Napier Boys’ is renowned for its participation and success across a wide range of cultural and sporting disciplines.
Over the previous four years, the school has had in excess of sixty New Zealand representatives, including world champions.
The school offers opportunities for all students to achieve success and enjoyment, relative to their abilities.
Over 35 different sports are offered, and in excess of 50 co-curricular activities.
+PLUS programme, exclusively for international students.