South Otago High School - Official Site

South Otago High School - Official Site South Otago High School is located in Balclutha which is 80km south of the city of Dunedin.

Founded in 1926, it is one of the oldest full secondary schools in the South Island.

02/09/2026
01/09/2026

Due to staff absence and illness, Y13 students are rostered home today, Wed 2nd September. Work will be posted online. Apologies for the disruption.

Students receiving silver and gold badges in assembly this morning.
31/08/2026

Students receiving silver and gold badges in assembly this morning.

Don't forget to get your Blue's nomination in! Paper copies at the office.
31/08/2026

Don't forget to get your Blue's nomination in! Paper copies at the office.

31/08/2026

Rotary Balclutha have two $1000 scholarships for Year 13 school leavers undertaking a vocational or academic pathway/course in 2027.
Y13s have been invited to submit an application by filling out the form that has been emailed to them by Friday 18th September.
Contact Mrs Jory if you have any questions.

Today was Daffodil Day at SOHS, and it was fantastic to see students and staff dressed in yellow 🟡 to show their support...
28/08/2026

Today was Daffodil Day at SOHS, and it was fantastic to see students and staff dressed in yellow 🟡 to show their support for a cause that effects so many of us.

A huge thank‑you to Lana Els, Fred Daumann, and Jess Daumann for helping count the generous community donations raised.

🔵🔴TOURNAMENT WEEK🔴🔵Good luck and all the best to our teams heading all over the South Island next week.UN 15 Rugby – Wes...
28/08/2026

🔵🔴TOURNAMENT WEEK🔴🔵
Good luck and all the best to our teams heading all over the South Island next week.

UN 15 Rugby – Westport
Mixed Hockey – Nelson
Boys Football – Dunedin
Girls Football – Invercargill
Netball – Nelson
Boys Basketball - Dunedin
Golf – Christchurch
Junior Girls Rugby - (Friday only)

Play hard, represent SOHS proudly, and enjoy the experience!

Daniel Dunlop took out 2nd place earning an instrumental scholarship from the Institute of Registered Music Teachers (Ot...
27/08/2026

Daniel Dunlop took out 2nd place earning an instrumental scholarship from the Institute of Registered Music Teachers (Otago branch). Daniel was the top pianist at the event. A huge congratulations to Daniel and to Jayden Gelacio who also competed.

Tomorrow a daffodil🌼 day at SOHS.
27/08/2026

Tomorrow a daffodil🌼 day at SOHS.

Friday is Daffodil🌼 Day. We are holding a non‑uniform day, students are encouraged to wear yellow🟡and bring a gold coin to place on the GIANT daffodil at interval. All proceeds raised go to support our local cancer society.

Address

Frances Street
Balclutha
9230

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

03 418 0517

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