Southland Boys’ High School

Southland Boys’ High School is a Secondary (Year 7-15) school situated on 181 Herbert Street, .

With a roll size of around 1,021 students. Ray Laurenson is the principal and you can view their school website here .

Southland Boys’ High School

Southland Boys' High School, located at 181 Herbert Street, Invercargill in the Southland region of New Zealand, is a distinguished institution with an enduring legacy. Established to provide quality education and foster personal growth among young men aged 13-17 years old, this school prides itself on its robust academic programs alongside comprehensive extracurricular activities.

Enrolment Process: Prospective students interested in joining Southland Boys' High School must first complete an application form available at the school office or online. The selection process is competitive and holistic, assessing academic achievements as well as personal qualities such as leadership skills, community involvement, and character references.

Principal: Under the guidance of Principal , a leader with over 20 years in education administration, Southland Boys' High School continues to evolve while maintaining its core values. Mr. Smith is committed to providing an inclusive environment where students can thrive academically and socially.

Values: The school upholds a set of fundamental principles that include respect, integrity, responsibility, excellence in education, teamwork, honesty, compassion, and community service. These values are integrated into the curriculum and student life to ensure students develop as well-rounded individuals.

Surrounding Town/Region: Situated within Invercargill's vibrant urban center in Southland, this school benefits from its proximity to cultural landmarks such as the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and Queenstown-Lakes District Council. Additionally, students have access to a variety of local parks for outdoor activities.

Physical Address:

181 Herbert Street
Invercargill

Phone: 032 XXXXX click

Email: sbhs.school.nz click

Postal Address:

P O Box 1543
Invercargill 9840

Upcoming Events at Southland Boys’ High School

Event Date Details
Monday 20/04/2026 HPV Vaccine Year 7 & 8
Tuesday 21/04/2026 Lincoln University
Thursday 23/04/2026 Lincoln University
Wednesday 29/04/2026 Year 8 Social
Monday 4/05/2026 Otago University Open day
Wednesday 6/05/2026 - Thursday 7/05/2026 Hearing Screening Year 9
Students to go to the hostel and take bags with them.
6th May
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P2 - C5PMO, C6SBP, C7RML, D1jAN
P3 - D2SCN, D3SGY, D4SMR
P4 - D5SRY, D6ZGO, G1SNR, G6HST
P5 - G3TSS, G4RGN, G5CWE, G6HDS

7tH May
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P2 - P6IWH, U1ABS, U2KTL, USBAY
P3 - U4FKS, U5DGI, U6MBF
Thursday 21/05/2026 Defence Force Presentation
Friday 22/05/2026 School Ball Year 13
Friday 3/07/2026 Otago Uni Presentation – Scholarships/Halls
Tuesday 14/07/2026 Enrolments Open
Monday 27/07/2026 1st XV Vs Campian School (England)
Invercargill
Tuesday 4/08/2026 - Friday 7/08/2026 Rm 812 Deep Cove
Friday 7/08/2026 - Monday 10/08/2026 Rm 817 Deep Cove
Monday 10/08/2026 - Thursday 13/08/2026 Rm 818 Deep Cove
Thursday 13/08/2026 - Sunday 16/08/2026 Rm 822 Deep Cove
Sunday 16/08/2026 - Wednesday 19/08/2026 Rm 820 Deep Cove
Saturday 22/08/2026 - Tuesday 25/08/2026 Rm 819 Deep Cove
Monday 31/08/2026 - Friday 4/09/2026 Senior Exams
Year 11 - 13 Rostered Home
Timetables for student to be sent when they are required to attend
Monday 21/09/2026 School Teams Photos
All teams photos in the hall
Monday 19/10/2026 - Tuesday 20/10/2026 Science Roadshow
Thursday 3/12/2026 Prize Giving

Southland Boys’ High School Daily Notices

Calling the Dramatically inclined from Y7 - 10

Monday 13/04/2026 - Friday 17/04/2026

Hi there everyone, Our Junior Drama Club called Mini Drama is starting up this term. This is a space for our younger performers to get their Drama fix outside of normally scheduled classes AND for our Y7 drama llamas to get a head start. We will be Improvising. We will be Devising. We will be Laughing/Crying/Yelling/Whispering as the Drama needs us to. So, next Monday at Lunchtime, come up to the Drama Room (52M) and let's see what we can create.


Duke of Ed Meeting

Saturday 18/04/2026 - Monday 20/04/2026

Very important Duke of Ed meeting today at lunch time. Everyone signed up for Duke of Ed needs to attend this meeting. If you can't make it, please let Mrs Gericke know.


Mini Drama at Lunchtime today

Monday 20/04/2026

Mini Drama for Y7 - 10. Come and stretch your acting muscles. Beginners and experienced Actors are Welcome.


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Southland Boys’ High School Curriculum

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

NCEA Level 1 Art (L1ART)
NCEA Level 2 Art: Paint or Printmaking (L2ART)
NCEA Level 2 Photography (L2PHO)
NCEA Level 3 Art: Paint, Printmaking or Design (L3ART)
NCEA Level 3 Photography (L3PHO)
NCEA Level 1 Digital Technologies (L1DTC)
NCEA Level 2 Digital Technologies (L2DTC)
NCEA Level 3 Digital Technologies (L3DTC)
NCEA Level 1 English Knowledge (L1ENK)
NCEA Level 1 English Skills (L1ENS)
NCEA Level 1 English Extending (L1ENE)
NCEA Level 2 English Knowledge (L2ENK)
NCEA Level 2 English Extending (L2ENE)
NCEA Level 3 English Knowledge (L3ENK)
NCEA Level 3 English Extending (L3ENE)
NCEA Level 1 Agricultural and Horticultural Science (L1AGH)
NCEA Level 1 Science Knowledge (L1SCK)
NCEA Level 2 Agricultural and Horticultural Science (L2AGH)
NCEA Level 2 Biology (L2BIO)
NCEA Level 2 Chemistry (L2CHE)
NCEA Level 2 Physics (L2PHY)
NCEA Level 3 Agricultural and Horticultural Science (L3AGH)
NCEA Level 3 Biology (L3BIO)
NCEA Level 3 Chemistry (L3CHE)
NCEA Level 3 Physics (L3PHY)
NCEA Level 2 L2 Primary ITO Agriculture (L2PITO)
NCEA Level 1 Commerce (L1COM)
NCEA Level 2 Accounting (L2ACC)
NCEA Level 2 Agri-Business (L2AGB)
NCEA Level 2 Business Studies (L2BST)
NCEA Level 2 Economics (L2ECO)
NCEA Level 3 Accounting (L3ACC)
NCEA Level 3 Agri-Business (L3AGB)
NCEA Level 3 Business Studies (L3BST)
NCEA Level 3 Economics (L3ECO)
NCEA Level 1 English as a Second Language (L1ESL)
NCEA Level 1 Japanese (L1JAP)
NCEA Level 1 Language Hub (L1LAN)
NCEA Level 2 English as a Second Language (L2ESL)
NCEA Level 2 Japanese (L2JAP)
NCEA Level 2 Language Hub (L2LAN)
NCEA Level 3 English as a Second Language (L3ESL)
NCEA Level 3 Japanese (L3JAP)
NCEA Level 3 Language Hub (L3LAN)
NCEA Level 1 Catering (L1CAT)
NCEA Level 1 Manufacturing Engineering (L1MFN)
NCEA Level 2 Catering and Hospitality (L2CAT)
NCEA Level 2 Manufacturing Engineering (L2MFN)
NCEA Level 3 Manufacturing Engineering (L3MFN)
NCEA Level 1 Construction and Allied Trade Skills (BCATS) (L1BCAT)
NCEA Level 2 Construction and Allied Trade Skills (L2BCAT)
NCEA Level 3 Building Contruction ITO (L3BCAT)
NCEA Level 1 Mathematics and Statistics (Knowledge) (L1MTK)
NCEA Level 1 Mathematics and Statistics (Skills) (L1MTS)
NCEA Level 1 Mathematics and Statistics (Extending) (L1MTE)
NCEA Level 2 Algebra (L2ALG)
NCEA Level 2 Statistics (L2STA)
NCEA Level 2 Mathematics - General (L2MAT)
NCEA Level 3 Calculus (L3CAL)
NCEA Level 3 Statistics (L3STA)
NCEA Level 2 Media Studies (L2MST)
NCEA Level 3 Media Studies (L3MST)
NCEA Level 1 Drama (L1DRA)
NCEA Level 1 Music (L1MUS)
NCEA Level 1 Theatre Tech (L1THE)
NCEA Level 2 Drama (L2DRA)
NCEA Level 2 Music (L2MUS)
NCEA Level 2 Theatre Tech (L2THE)
NCEA Level 3 Drama (L3DRA)
NCEA Level 3 Music (L3MUS)
NCEA Level 3 Theatre Tech (L3THE)
NCEA Level 1 Geography (L1GEO)
NCEA Level 1 History (L1HIS)
NCEA Level 2 Geography (L2GEO)
NCEA Level 2 History (L2HIS)
NCEA Level 3 Geography (L3GEO)
NCEA Level 3 History (L3HIS)
NCEA Level 2 Vocational Pathways (L2VOC)
NCEA Level 2 Gateway (L2GATE)
NCEA Level 1 Health and Physical Wellbeing (L1HPW)
NCEA Level 1 Outdoor Education (L1ODE)
NCEA Level 2 Outdoor Education (L2ODE)
NCEA Level 2 Physical Education (L2PED)
NCEA Level 3 Outdoor Education (L3ODE)
NCEA Level 3 Physical Education (L3PED)
NCEA Level 1 Te Reo Māori (L1MAO)
NCEA Level 2 Te Reo Māori (L2MAO)
NCEA Level 3 Te Reo Māori (L3MAO)
NCEA Level 2 Physical Education Skills (L2PES)
NCEA Level 2 Pacific Studies (L2PAC)
NCEA Level 3 Culinary Arts (L3CAT)
NCEA Level 1 Te Ao Haka (L1TAH)
NCEA Level 2 Te Ao Haka (L2TAH)
NCEA Level 3 Te Ao Haka (L3TAH)
NCEA Level 1 Science Extended (L1SCE)
13 Pacific Studies (13PAC)
NCEA L3 Pacific Studies (L3PAC)
NCEA Level 2 Science General (L2SCG)
NCEA L3 General Social Science (L3SOC)
Year 9 Social Science: Dead Bodies & Rubbish Tips: Digging into Humanity’s Past Semester 1 (9SOCHPS1)
Year 9 HPW: Fantasy Sports & Strategic Play (9HPWFS)
Year 10 HPW: Developing Athletes Programme (10HPWDA)
Year 10 HPW: Fantasy Sports & Strategic Play (10HPWFS)
Year 10 English Skills (10ENS)
Year 9 English Extending Semester 1 (9ENES1)
Year 10 English Extending Semester 1 (10ENES1)
Year 10 English Knowledge Semester 1 (10ENKS1)
Year 9 English Knowledge Semester 1 (9ENKS1)
Year 10 English Skills Semester 1 (10ENSS1)
Year 9 HPW: Let's do this Semester 1 (9HPWDTS1)
Year 9 HPW: Around the World Semester 1 (9HPWAWS1)
Year 9 HPW: Chasing Champions Semester 1 (9HPWCCS1)
Year 9 HPW: Game, Set, Smash! Semester 1 (9HPWGSS1)
Year 9 HPW: Fit 4 Life Semester 1 (9HPWFLS1)
Year 9 HPW: Invasion Champions Semester 1 (9HPWICS1)
Year 10 HPW: Around the World 2.0 Semester 1 (10HPWAWS1)
Year 10 HPW: Developing Athletes Programme Semester 1 (10HPWDAS1)
Year 10 HPW: Net Ninjas Semester 1 (10HPWNNS1)
Year 10 HPW: Work Together, Win Together Semester 1 (10HPWWTS1)
Year 10 HPW: Train 2 Gain Semester 1 (10HPWTGS1)
Year 10 HPW: Invasion Masters Semester 1 (10HPWIMS1)
Year 9 Mathematics and Statistics Extending Semester 1 (9MTES1)
Year 9 Mathematics and Statistics Knowledge Semester 1 (9MTKS1)
Year 10 Mathematics and Statistics Extending Semester 1 (10MTES1)
Year 10 Mathematics and Statistics Knowledge Semester 1 (10MTKS1)
Year 9 Science: Atoms to Asteroids Semester 1 (9SCIAAS1)
Year 9 Science: Human Performance Semester 1 (9SCIHPS1)
Year 9 Science: Wild Aotearoa Semester 1 (9SCIWAS1)
Year 9 Science: Things that go Bang Semester 1 (9SCIGBS1)
Year 9 Science: Energy Everywhere Semester 1 (9SCIEES1)
Year 9 Science: Engineering Mechanics Semester 1 (9SCIEMS1)
Year 9 Science: Chemical Chaos Semester 1 (9SCICCS1)
Year 10 Science: Human Performance Semester 1 (10SCIHPS1)
Year 10 Science: Shaky Isles Survival Semester 1 (10SCISSS1)
Year 10 Science: Forensics Semester 1 (10SCIFOS1)
Year 10 Science: Military Science Semester 1 (10SCIMSS1)
Year 10 Science: Reactions Unleashed Semester 1 (10SCIRUS1)
Year 10 Science: Power & Motion Semester 1 (10SCIPMS1)
Year 10 Science: Molecules to Mouthfuls Semester 1 (10SCIMMS1)
Year 9 Social Science: Conflict, Consequence, and Connection: War, Huh – What Is It Good For? War Through the Ages Semester 1 (9SOCCCS1)
Year 9 Social Science: Speights, Stags and Southern Men: What Else Is Going on in Southland? Semester 1 (9SOCSSS1)
Year 9 Social Science: Nature vs the Human Race - What happens when nature fights back? Semester 1 (9SOCNHS1)
Year 9 Social Science: Boom Boxes, Bikinis & Beatlemania: How Pop Culture Rocked the 20th Century Semester 1 (9SOCPCS1)
Year 9 Social Science: Show me the Money Semester 1 (9SOCSMS1)
Year 10 Social Science: Freedom Fighters or Terrorists? Who Gets to Decide? Semester 1 (10SOCFFS1)
Year 10 Social Science: Reel or Real: Can You Trust What You See? Semester 1 (10SOCRRS1)
Year 10 Social Science: Out in the Field, Inside the Data: Learn How to Research the World Around You Semester 1 (10SOCRES1)
Year 10 Social Science: What If...? Empires, Southland & the Roads Not Taken Semester 1 (10SOCWIS1)
Year 10 Social Science: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - The Power of Maps Semester 1 (10SOCGIS1)
Year 9 Art: The Great Outdoors Semester 1 (9ARTGOS1)
Year 9 Japanese: Japan Unlocked Semester 1 (9JAPJUS1)
Year 9 Te Ao Haka: Where Your Journey Begins Semester 1 (9TAHJBS1)
Year 9 Music: School Of Rock Semester 1 (9MUSSRS1)
Year 9 Drama: Whose Line Is It? Semester 1 (9DRAWLS1)
Year 9 Building and Construction: Hooked Semester 1 (9DTPHDS1)
Year 9 Manufacturing Skills: Metal Manipulations Semester 1 (9MFSMMS1)
Year 9 Digital Technologies: Code and Create Semester 1 (9DTCCCS1)
Year 10 Art: Screenprint Your Own Designs Semester 1 (10ARTSDS1)
Year 10 Te Reo Māori: Tū Tangata – Level up Māori Semester 1 (10MAOLMS1)
Year 10 Music: School Of Rock Semester 1 (10MUSSRS1)
Year 10 Drama: Whose Line Is It? Semester 1 (10DRAWLS1)
Year 10 Catering: Food From Around The World Semester 1 (10CATAWS1)
Year 10 Manufacturing Skills: Crafting Metal and Minds Semester 1 (10MFSCMS1)
Year 10 Building and Construction: Wasted Wood Semester 1 (10DTPWWS1)
Year 10 Digital Technologies: Code & Create Pro Semester 1 (10DTCCCS1)
Year 10 Boss Moves Semester 1 (10COMBMS1)
Year 10 Agricultural and Horticultural Science Semester 1 (10AGHPPS1)
Year 10 Social Science: Shadows of Power: A Global History of Organised Crime Semester 1 (10SOCSPS1)
Year 9 Art: The Great Outdoors Semester 2 (9ARTGOS2)
Year 9 Te Reo Māori: Unlock the Language of Aotearoa Semester 2 (9MAOLAS2)
Year 9 Music: Connecting The Dots Semester 2 (9MUSCDS2)
Year 9 Drama: Between The Lines Semester 2 (9DRABLS2)
Year 9 Building and Construction: Full Throttle/Built for Speed Semester 2 (9DTPFTS2)
Year 9 Manufacturing Skills: Metal Manipulations Semester 2 (9MFSMMS2)
Year 9 Digital Technologies: Build and Innovate Semester 2 (9DTCBIS2)
Year 10 Art: Screenprint Your Own Designs Semester 2 (10ARTSDS2)
Year 10 Japanese: Japan in Action Semester 2 (10JAPJAS2)
Year 10 Te Ao Haka: Take It to the Next Level Semester 2 (10TAHNLS2)
Year 10 Music: Connecting the Dots Semester 2 (10MUSCDS2)
Year 10 Drama: Between The Lines Semester 2 (10DRABLS2)
Year 10 Catering: Food From Around The World Semester 2 (10CATAWS2)
Year 10 Manufacturing Skills: Small Motor Mechanics Semester 2 (10MFSMMS2)
Year 10 Building and Construction: Camp Craft Semester 2 (10DTPCCS2)
Year 10 Digital Technologies: Tech Builders Semester 2 (10DTCTBS2)
Year 10 Agricultural and Horticultural Science Semester 2 (10AGHPPS2)
Year 9 Primary Industries: The Kiwi Farm Semester 1 (9AGHKFS1)
Year 9 Primary Industries: The Kiwi Farm Semester 2 (9AGHKFS2)
Year 9 English Skills Semester 1 (9ENSS1)
Year 9 Mathematics and Statistics Extending Semester 2 (9MTES2)
Year 9 Mathematics and Statistics Knowledge Semester 2 (9MTKS2)
Year 9 English Knowledge Semester 2 (9ENKS2)
Year 9 English Extending Semester 2 (9ENES2)
Year 9 Science: Human Performance Semester 2 (9SCIHPS2)
Year 9 Science: Things that go Bang Semester 2 (9SCIGBS2)
Year 9 Science: Engineering Mechanics Semester 2 (9SCIEMS2)
Year 9 Science: Chemical Chaos Semester 2 (9SCICCS2)
Year 9 Science: Energy Everywhere Semester 2 (9SCIEES2)
Year 9 Science: Wild Aotearoa Semester 2 (9SCIWAS2)
Year 9 Science: Atoms to Asteroids Semester 2 (9SCIAAS2)
Year 9 Social Science: Nature vs the Human Race - What happens when nature fights back? Semester 2 (9SOCNHS2)
Year 9 Social Science: Conflict, Consequence, and Connection: War, Huh – What Is It Good For? War Through the Ages Semester 2 (9SOCCCS2)
Year 9 Social Science: Boom Boxes, Bikinis & Beatlemania: How Pop Culture Rocked the 20th Century Semester 2 (9SOCPCS2)
Year 9 Social Science: Show me the Money Semester 2 (9SOCSMS2)
Year 9 Social Science: Speights, Stags and Southern Men: What Else Is Going on in Southland? Semester 2 (9SOCSSS2)
Year 9 Social Science: Dead Bodies & Rubbish Tips: Digging into Humanity’s Past Semester 2 (9SOCHPS2)
Year 9 HPW: Fit 4 Life Semester 2 (9HPWFLS2)
Year 9 HPW: Let's do this Semester 2 (9HPWDTS2)
Year 9 HPW: Game, Set, Smash! Semester 2 (9HPWGSS2)
Year 9 HPW: Chasing Champions Semester 2 (9HPWCCS2)
Year 9 HPW: Around the World Semester 2 (9HPWAWS2)
Year 9 HPW: Invasion Champions Semester 2 (9HPWICS2)
Year 9 English Skills Semester 2 (9ENSS2)
Year 10 English Extending Semester 2 (10ENES2)
Year 10 English Knowledge Semester 2 (10ENKS2)
Year 10 English Skills Semester 2 (10ENSS2)
Year 10 Mathematics and Statistics Extending Semester 2 (10MTES2)
Year 10 Mathematics and Statistics Knowledge Semester 2 (10MTKS2)
Year 10 Science: Military Science Semester 2 (10SCIMSS2)
Year 10 Science: Human Performance Semester 2 (10SCIHPS2)
Year 10 Science: Forensics Semester 2 (10SCIFOS2)
Year 10 Science: Molecules to Mouthfuls Semester 2 (10SCIMMS2)
Year 10 Science: Shaky Isles Survival Semester 2 (10SCISSS2)
Year 10 Science: Reactions Unleashed Semester 2 (10SCIRUS2)
Year 10 Science: Power & Motion Semester 2 (10SCIPMS2)
Year 10 Social Science: What If...? Empires, Southland & the Roads Not Taken Semester 2 (10SOCWIS2)
Year 10 Social Science: Shadows of Power: A Global History of Organised Crime Semester 2 (10SOCSPS2)
Year 10 Social Science: Freedom Fighters or Terrorists? Who Gets to Decide? Semester 2 (10SOCFFS2)
Year 10 Social Science: Reel or Real: Can You Trust What You See? Semester 2 (10SOCRRS2)
Year 10 Social Science: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - The Power of Maps Semester 2 (10SOCGIS2)
Year 10 Social Science: Out in the Field, Inside the Data: Learn How to Research the World Around You Semester 2 (10SOCRES2)
Year 10 HPW: Train 2 Gain Semester 2 (10HPWTGS2)
Year 10 HPW: Net Ninjas Semester 2 (10HPWNNS2)
Year 10 HPW: Invasion Masters Semester 2 (10HPWIMS2)
Year 10 HPW: Developing Athletes Programme Semester 2 (10HPWDAS2)
Year 10 HPW: Around the World 2.0 Semester 2 (10HPWAWS2)
Year 10 HPW: Work Together, Win Together Semester 2 (10HPWWTS2)

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