The official page of New Plymouth Boys' High School Since 1882 NPBHS has been leading the way in the education of boys in a world class environment.
From the famous amphitheatre that is the Gully Ground, (the stage for the incomparable full school haka), to the impressive 1200 seat Ryder Assembly Hall, NPBHS is a modern learning environment where traditional standards of achievement and behaviour are expected. Our hostel, with 170 Boarders is the heart of the school, not just in terms of culture and standards but because it is also set within
18/06/2026
A big thank you to Palmerston North Boys' High School for another great annual sports exchange today. It was a fantastic day, and we’re excited to continue building a strong tradition between our schools. All the best for the rest of your season!
17/06/2026
DAILY NOTICE | Thursday 18 June | Day 6
8.40am - Period 1
17/06/2026
A big thank you to Stumble Inn for their sponsorship of NPBHS Rugby. We encourage our school community to support the businesses that sponsor our programmes.
Good luck to Heath and all of our teams representing the school today.
1st XV back Heath Sheehan wears the number 9 jersey, sponsored by Stumble Inn, in tomorrow’s sports exchange against Palmerston North Boys’ High School.
17/06/2026
Good luck to all teams competing in tomorrow’s Sports Exchange against Palmerston North Boys’ High School.
1st XI Football: 8:45am, Gully
Junior Football: 9:00am, Webster 2
Junior Hockey: 9:00am, Hobson St Turf
Year 10 Dev Rugby: 9:15am, McNaught Field
Junior Basketball: 9:30am, NPBHS Gym
1st V Basketball: 11:30am, NPBHS Gym
2nd XI Football: 11:30am, Webster 1
1st XI Hockey: 12noon, Hobson St Turf
Super Eight - Round 4
2nd XV Rugby: 11:30am, Gully
1st XV Rugby: 1:40pm, Gully
1st XV game streaming live on MĀORI+ YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myxXHMQ6uHA
A huge thank you to our sponsors WR Phillips Taranaki, Polytan, BTW Company Ltd, Canterbury of NZ, Cross Country Rentals, CMK Chartered Accountants, Stratford Garage Doors, In2Kitchens Ltd and Weir Tours.
Old Boys and school supporters – please come along and support the boys!
16/06/2026
Congratulations to our talented musicians who performed at the Smokefreerockquest Taranaki Regional Final held at New Plymouth Girls' High School on Friday.
Special congratulations to Who's Johnson? (Oliver Clement and Te Kaha Tutahione), who were named Runners-Up, and to Luke Shaw, who won the Solo/Duo Category.
Tommy Broadmore received the Best Lyrics Award, while Xavier Kilgour was recognised with the Musicianship Award (Drums). Both students are members of the band Pyruvate.
Students pictured:
Back row (L–R): Xavier Kilgour, Ashton Green, Jack Denman, Marley Norman, Jean Lingenfelder, Zac Wells, Isaac Thornhill, Monte Woodward, Wyatt Chapman, Seth van der Merwe, Isaac Taylor, Tommy Broadmore.
Front row (L–R): Ollie Symon, Caleb van der Merwe, Te Kaha Tutahione, LeBron Fidow, William Punivalu, Oliver Clement.
Absent: Riley Cooper, Tane Petera, Keaton Chase, Jaden Campbell, Luke Shaw.
Well done to all our musicians for representing NPBHS with pride.
16/06/2026
DAILY NOTICE | Wednesday 17 June | Day 5
8.40am - Huia rōpū / House Assemblies - Syme & Hatherly
16/06/2026
Good luck to our Golf team competing in the annual Sports Exchange against Palmerston North Boys’ High School starting tomorrow.
15/06/2026
DAILY NOTICE | Tuesday 16 June | Day 4
8.40am - Huia rōpū / House Assemblies - Donnelly & Barak