Palmerston North Boysʼ High School
Secondary school in Palmerston North, New Zealand
Palmerston North Boys' and Girls' High Schools were originally founded in 1902 and was called Palmerston North High School. In 1920, both schools were re-established separately as Palmerston North Boys' High and Palmerston North Girls' High School. To this day, we remain as the top brother and sister school in our region with strong results in academic, cultural and sporting achievements. Palmerston North Boys’ High School is one of New Zealand’s leading secondary schools that develop boys into young men. PNBHS’s strengths are the school's culture, our outstanding learning environment and a selection of co-curricular opportunities where young men reach their potential. International students have a freedom of choice in selecting subjects or activities that suit their individual strengths and passions. We value the student experience and support them with wonderful, caring homestays. International students at Palmy Boys’ looked after by committed International Teams. We know our students extremely well and report home to parents via the school’s Parent Portal, Email, Zoom or our social media channels. Palmerston North Boys’ High School has approximately 1800 boys, and before boarder restrictions, around 70 international students. The school has dedicated and committed teachers. For accommodation the or school offer both homestay and boarding. We strongly believe that it is our purpose to develop outstanding young men who can make a positive contribution to New Zealand’s and the global future. To do this, we focus not only on academic achievement, but also character development and leadership. You can view our joint YouTube with Girls’ High School channel here which has some cool content. Our Facebook page, website for both the school and international also provide an excellent indication of what happens every day at our schools.
Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Established: 1902
Years: 9-13 (Age 13-18) Boys Only
School Roll: 1780
International Roll: 36
Countries: 40 countries of birth
Ethnicities: 69 ethnicities
About Palmerston North
Palmerston North is Manawatū’s university city and logistics hub. It combines education and research with sport, parks and riverside trails, and serves a wide rural region.
Manawatū-Whanganui Region
The Manawatū-Whanganui Region spans a large part of the lower North Island, containing a mix of coastal plains, river valleys such as the Manawatū River, small cities like Palmerston North, and extensive farmland. This region balances rural character with educational hubs, and is often more affordable than the larger metropolitan centres — attractive for schools wanting to position themselves as accessible. For international students, the region offers a quieter but rich cultural and outdoor environment, with pastoral landscapes, bush, and a strong sense of community.
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