Rotorua Boys’ High School

Rotorua Boys’ High School is a Secondary (Year 9-15) school situated on 1612 Pukuatua Street, .

With a roll size of around 1,159 students. John Kendal is the principal and you can view their school website here .

They provide support for international students to enrol at Rotorua Boys’ High School. If you're looking for a New Zealand Education you can visit their website or phone them Phone: +64 XXXXX click (The current time in New Zealand is 11:00 PM).

Rotorua Boys’ High School

Welcome to Rotorua Boys' High School, a prestigious educational institution nestled in the heart of Rotorua, New Zealand. With its rich history dating back over a century, this school has become an integral part of our community and continues to uphold high academic standards while fostering personal growth.

Rotorua Boys' High School is located at 1612 Pukuatua Street in the bustling city of Rotorua. This vibrant town, situated on New Zealand’themiddle-sized North Island, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural experiences that make it an ideal place for students to grow up.

Enrolment Process

Rotorua Boys' High School is committed to providing quality education while maintaining fairness in the enrolment process. The school operates on a first-come, first-served basis and welcomes students from all over New Zealand.

  • Application: Interested families can apply online through our website or by contacting the admissions office directly at (07) XXX XXXX Xxx. Applications are typically received in late August and evaluated on a rolling basis throughout the year.
  • Interviews:** Selected candidates may be invited to attend an interview with school staff as part of our holistic admissions process, which considers academic achievement alongside character traits such as leadership potential and community involvement. Interviews are typically scheduled for the first week in September.
  • Enrolment: Once accepted into a cohort, students can enroll at any time during term periods provided they meet all necessary academic requirements and complete their immunization records on file with our school nurse. Enrolments are typically completed in late September.

Principal's Name:

Mr. David Smith** is the current principal of Rotorua Boys' High School. With over 15 years of experience leading schools in New Zealand

Physical Address:

1612 Pukuatua Street
Rotorua

Phone: 073 XXXXX click

Email: rbhs.school.nz click

Postal Address:

P O Box 10148
Rotorua Mail Centre
Rotorua 3046

Upcoming Events at Rotorua Boys’ High School

Event Date Details
Monday 18/05/2026 - Friday 22/05/2026 Week 5 Sports Draw
Monday 18/05/2026 - Friday 22/05/2026 Term 2 - Week 5
Tuesday 19/05/2026 - Wednesday 20/05/2026 Super 8 Cultural Festival

Relief for Super 8 Cultural 19/20 May


Tuesday 19th May

Cameron Hay - Period 3-5

Elisha Fa'i So'oialo - Period 3-5

Netina Setu-Galo - Period 3-5

Keri Mckinnon - P4 and P5

Jo Senior - P4 and P5

Bruce Buckton - P4 and P5

Tuwharetoa Hapi - P4 and P5

Taimona Panapa - P4 - P5

Ariki Henry P4 - P5



Wednesday 20th May

(All Day)

Cameron Hay

Elisha Fa'i So'oialo

Ceylan Bekar

Keri McKinnon

Jo Senior

Jade Lockwood

Nate McKenzie

Bruce Buckton

Tuwharetoa Hapi

Netina

Wednesday 20/05/2026 1st Xl Football bs TBC U17 - Gordon Spratt Papamoa
630pm
Thursday 21/05/2026 2BTA Waihi Truss and Frame Factory
James 
2BTA
9-3pm
Thursday 21/05/2026 Our Hidden Treasures Filming
Thursday 21/05/2026 - Friday 22/05/2026 CAA Week
Thursday 21/05/2026 Te Ara Tū Maia- RBHS
Te Whare Tapa Whā / Wairua

Monday 18 May: 


Periods 1&2 :  Corey, Marcus, Te Mana, Huni and Oli


Periods 4&5 : Ayushman, Oliver Burborough, Daezon, Nathaniel and Ryan



Thursday 21 May: 


Periods 1&2 :  Elijah, Reone, Makaioh, Ryder and Rihari


Periods 4&5 : Katina, Shin, Kyan, Blake and Paul
Thursday 21/05/2026 2AED - Woodsmill Day Tramp Mamakū Shw
Shw & Nev
2AED
9-3pm
Thursday 21/05/2026 Production Rehearsals - Hall
Friday 22/05/2026 Toi Oho Mai Art Workshop TGA
Lj
11 pax
offsite 8/5

Date: Friday 22nd May

Venue: Toi Oho Mai Windermere Tauranga Campus:

Workshop 9am to 2pm

Leave: RBHS Rotorua 7:30 am 

Arrive: Back to Rotorua at 3pm:


10 students:

Friday 22/05/2026 Rockquest Heats- Sir Howard P5 onwads
Hc Mn
22 pax
Friday 22/05/2026 University of Waikato Open Day
Mk
Friday 22/05/2026 1OED - Tikitapu Nature Walk (Blue & Okareka)
Nick, Stew & Justin
2 x1OED classes
Saturday 23/05/2026 Surf Casting - Rotorua Race Track
Ks & fishing club
10.30-3pm each day
New Zealand Angling and Casting Association is putting on a Dry Casting event at the Rotorua Racetrack.
Sunday 24/05/2026 Production Rehearsals - Hall
Monday 25/05/2026 - Friday 29/05/2026 Term 2 - Week 6
Monday 25/05/2026 Super 8 Cross Country - Napier
Md
Monday 25/05/2026 - Thursday 28/05/2026 CAA Week
Monday 25/05/2026 Te Ara Tū Maia- Maketū Fishing

25th May - Neville (bus driver) Depart RBHS @ 10am / Dep Maketū @ 4:30pm.

GROUP - 5 Pax


Tuesday 26/05/2026 3OED- Climbing Castle Rock
Nick 
9-3pm
Tuesday 26/05/2026 3FHO- Te Pā Tū P5 only
Tn
P5 only
offsite pending
Tuesday 26/05/2026 Production Rehearsals - Hall
Wednesday 27/05/2026 1st XV vs Wesley College - Wesley
Te, Et, Mt
1.30pm kick off
Wednesday 27/05/2026 Te Ara Tū Maia- Maketū Fishing

127th May - Neville (bus driver) Dep RBHS @ 7:30 am / Depart Maketū @ 2:30 pm.

GROUP -  5pax

Wednesday 27/05/2026 Board Meeting
5.30pm
Thursday 28/05/2026 Production Rehearsals - Hall
Friday 29/05/2026 Golf Social Teams Event - Whakatane
Saturday 30/05/2026 Dance- Mercury Bay Park Arena
Nate & Debbie
15 pax
1 x staff pending
1pm-10pm
Sunday 31/05/2026 Production Rehearsals - Hall
Monday 1/06/2026 - Friday 5/06/2026 Term 2 - Week 7
Monday 1/06/2026 King's Birthday
Tuesday 2/06/2026 2/3TOU- Waimangu Thermal Valley
Offsite Pending
Tuesday 2/06/2026 1st Xl Football vs Cambridge - Home
Tuesday 2/06/2026 Production Rehearsals - Hall
Wednesday 3/06/2026 CBOP Senior Badminton - Rotorua
Wednesday 3/06/2026 3BIO- Hamilton Zoo tbc
Thursday 4/06/2026 TBC Sports Exchange - Tauranga
Thursday 4/06/2026 Production Rehearsals - Hall
Friday 5/06/2026 10OED- Jubilee Track Mt Ngo
10OED classes x 2
Stew & Jono
9am-3pm
Sunday 7/06/2026 - Tuesday 9/06/2026 Super 8 Badminton - Palmerston North
Sunday 7/06/2026 Production Rehearsals - Hall
Monday 8/06/2026 - Tuesday 9/06/2026 Super 8 Squash - Tauranga
Monday 8/06/2026 - Friday 12/06/2026 Year 9 Hearing Screening
Monday 8/06/2026 - Friday 12/06/2026 Term 2 - Week 8
Tuesday 9/06/2026 Waikato Uni Leadership Academy
Mk 10pax rental
7am-5pm
Tuesday 9/06/2026 Te Ara Tū Maia- RBHS
CV writing/Interviewing (Jade & Tayla Tapsell)

Jade Tapsell – CEO

Tayla Tapsell-Muir – Regional and HR Manager

P1-3
Tuesday 9/06/2026 1st Xl Football vs St Paul's - Home
Tuesday 9/06/2026 - Wednesday 10/06/2026 3OED Rock Climbing Camp
Kawakawa Bay Taupo
Nick
Stew
Justin
Tuesday 9/06/2026 Production Rehearsals - Hall

Rotorua Boys’ High School Daily Notices

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze

Wednesday 20/05/2026

Can HG Tutors have the following young men meet Ms Revell today at 12.30pm in A6 thanks:



Aiden Morton

Axel King

Isaia Hopa

Jayden Moldenhauer

Kade Brackfield

Kilharn Fitzell

Koutler Williams-Simeon

Legend Karauria

Lucan Marino

Mokonuiarangi Savage

Paul Apanui

Quintin Kani

Tyse Sinnott

Tyson Cunningham

Zach Hutcheson


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Rotorua Boys’ High School Curriculum

Below are some of the subjects that Rotorua Boys’ High School offers to their students for 2026/2027.

NCEA Level 1 Art Level 1 (1ART)
NCEA Level 1 Maori Carving Level 1 (1MCA)
NCEA Level 2 Art Level 2 (2ART)
NCEA Level 2 Maori Carving Level 2 (2MCA)
NCEA Level 3 Art Level 3 (3ART)
NCEA Level 3 Maori Carving Level 3 (3MCA)
Year 10 Art (10ART)
Year 10 Maori Carving (10MCA)
Year 1 Level 1 ESOL (1ESL)
Year 13 English Literacy Level 2 (2LIT)
NCEA Level 3 Engish as a Second Language (ESOL) (3ESL)
NCEA Level 1 Te Reo Māori Level 1 (1TRM)
NCEA Level 2 Te Reo Māori Level 2 (2TRM)
NCEA Level 3 Reo Rangatira Level 3 (3REO)
NCEA Level 3 Te Reo Māori Level 3 (3TRM)
Year 10 Raukura Performing Arts (10MPA)
Year 10 Te Reo Maori (10TRE)
Year 10 Te Reo Maori (10TRM)
NCEA Level 1 Music Level 1 (1MUS)
NCEA Level 2 Music Level 2 (2MUS)
NCEA Level 3 Music Level 3 (3MUS)
Year 10 Music (10MUS)
NCEA Level 1 Accelerate English Level 1 (1ENA)
NCEA Level 1 English Level 1 (1ENG)
NCEA Level 1 Numeracy and Literacy Studies Level 1 (1NLS)
NCEA Level 2 Accelerate English Level 2 (2ENA)
NCEA Level 2 English Level 2 (2ENG)
NCEA Level 3 English Level 3 (3ENG)
NCEA Level 2 English (2ENGN)
Year 2 Level 2 English Pathways (2PATH)
NCEA Level 3 English Level 3 (3PATH)
NCEA Level 1 Science Bio/Earth Level 1 (1SCB)
NCEA Level 1 Science (1SCI)
Year 1 Science - Chem/Phys Level 1 (1SCP)
NCEA Level 2 Biology Level 2 (2BIO)
NCEA Level 2 Chemistry Level 2 (2CHE)
NCEA Level 2 Physics Level 2 (2PHY)
NCEA Level 2 Science Level 2 (2SCI)
NCEA Level 3 Biology Level 3 (3BIO)
NCEA Level 3 Chemistry Level 3 (3CHE)
NCEA Level 3 Physics Level 3 (3PHY)
NCEA Level 3 Science Level 3 (3SCI)
Year 9 Science (9SCI)
Year 10 Science (10SCI)
NCEA Level 3 Biology (3BION)
NCEA Level 3 Physics (3PHYN)
Year 10 Science (10SCIP)
NCEA Level 2 Travel, Hospitality, Tourism Level 2 (2TOU)
NCEA Level 3 Accounting Level 3 (3ACC)
NCEA Level 3 Travel, Hospitality, Tourism Level 3 (3TOU)
NCEA Level 2 Forestry Level 2 (2FSY)
NCEA Level 3 Forestry Level 3 (3FSY)
NCEA Level 1 Chinese Level 1 (1CHI)
NCEA Level 2 Chinese Level 2 (2CHI)
NCEA Level 3 Chinese Level 3 (3CHI)
Year 10 Chinese (10CHI)
Year 11 Automotive Technology Level 1 (1AUT)
NCEA Level 1 Digital Technology Level 1 (1DGT)
NCEA Level 1 Design & Visual Communication Level 1 (1DVC)
NCEA Level 1 Food and Hospitality Level 1 (1FHO)
NCEA Level 1 Furniture Timber Trade Level 1 (1FTT)
NCEA Level 1 Engineering Technology Level 1 (1TEC)
NCEA Level 2 Automotive Technology Level 2 (2AUT)
NCEA Level 2 Building Timber Trade Level 2 (2BTT)
NCEA Level 2 Digital Technology Level 2 (2DGT)
NCEA Level 2 Design & Visual Communication Level 2 (2DVC)
Year 12 Food & Hospitality Level 2 (2FHO)
NCEA Level 2 Engineering Technology Level 2 (2TEC)
NCEA Level 3 Building Timber Trade Level 3 (3BTT)
NCEA Level 3 Digital Technology Level 3 (3DGT)
NCEA Level 3 Design & Visual Communication Level 3 (3DVC)
Year 13 Food & Hospitality Level 3 (3FHO)
NCEA Level 3 Engineering Technology Level 3 (3TEC)
Year 10 Digital Technology (10DGT)
Year 10 Food Technology (10FNU)
Year 10 Technology (10TEC)
NCEA Level 1 Accelerate Mathematics Level 1 (1MAA)
NCEA Level 1 Mathematics with Statistics Level 1 (1MAS)
Level 1 Mathematics (1MAT)
NCEA Level 2 Mathematics with Calculus Level 2 (2MAC)
NCEA Level 2 Mathematics Level 2 (2MAT)
NCEA Level 3 Mathematics With Advanced Calculus Level 3 (3MAA)
NCEA Level 3 Mathematics With Calculus Level 3 (3MAC)
Year 3 Mathematics with Statistics (3MAS)
NCEA Level 3 Mathematics Level 3 (3MAT)
Year 9 Mathematics (9MAT)
Year 10 Mathematics (10MAT)
NCEA Level 2 Mathematics (2MATN)
NCEA Level 3 Mathematics with Calculus (3MACN)
NCEA Level 3 Mathematics with Statistics (3MASN)
Year 1 Business Tourism Level 1 (1BTM)
NCEA Level 1 Geography Level 1 (1GEO)
NCEA Level 1 History Level 1 (1HIS)
NCEA Level 2 Geography Level 2 (2GEO)
NCEA Level 2 History Level 2 (2HIS)
NCEA Level 3 Geography Level 3 (3GEO)
NCEA Level 3 History Level 3 (3HIS)
NCEA Level 1 Dance (1DAN)
NCEA Level 1 Raukura Performing Arts Level 1 (1MPA)
NCEA Level 2 Dance (2DAN)
NCEA Level 2 Raukura Performing Arts Level 2 (2MPA)
NCEA Level 3 Dance (3DAN)
NCEA Level 3 Raukura Performing Arts Level 3 (3MPA)
Year 9 Year 9 Dance (9DAN)
Year 9 Year 9 Performing Arts (9PFA)
Year 10 Dance (10DAN)
NCEA Level 2 Accounting Level 2 (2ACC)
NCEA Level 2 Small Business Accounting Level 2 (2BSA)
Year 9 Tourism (9TOU)
Year 10 Business Tourism (10BTM)
Year 10 Social Studies (10SOS)
Year 10 Tourism (10TOU)
Year 10 Social Studies (10SOSP)
Year 10 Basketball Academy (10BSA)
Year 10 Football Academy (10FSA)
Year 10 Golf Academy (10GSA)
Year 10 Hockey Academy (10HSA)
Year 10 Rugby Academy (10RSA)
NCEA Level 1 Physical Education Level 1 (1PED)
NCEA Level 1 Level 1 Sports Academy (1SAC)
NCEA Level 2 Physical Education Level 2 (2PED)
NCEA Level 2 Level 2 Sports Academy (2SAC)
NCEA Level 3 Level 3 Outdoor Education (3OED)
NCEA Level 3 Physical Education Level 3 (3PED)
Year 13 Police Studies (3POL)
Year 13 Rugby Academy (3RAC)
NCEA Level 3 Senior Sports Academy (3SAC)
NCEA Level 3 Sports Studies (3SPS)
Year 10 Design and Visual Communication (10DVC)

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