Welcome to Waitaki Boys’ High School

We are enriched by a proud heritage, but forward-looking and progressive in our task of educating boys to meet the challenges of the current day and beyond.

The environment and traditions of the school have exercised a remarkable effect upon generations of boys. We are blessed with a spectacular site, magnificent buildings and gardens, and generous resources. Our ethos is that our boys will be “inspiring young men of outstanding character”. They will reflect our school values of Respect, Resilience and Motivation in striving to be the all-round Waitakian. We are clear about our primary task. It is to identify and develop the potential of every boy. With a roll of just over 420, we are small enough to know each boy well, and to recognise his individual character and needs, but large enough to offer an extensive academic and growing vocational curriculum, and an impressive co-curricular programme. 

Our students are proud to be Waitakians. You will find here a tremendous sense of brotherhood. The big ‘events’ of the school year such as the Anzac Day Service, Scrano Cultural Competition and the Senior Prizegiving are inspirational. The enthusiasm and vitality of the boys shines through. This is a very exciting time for our school and I am looking forward to sharing this journey with your sons. 

Darryl Paterson 
Rector