Westlake Boys' High School

Westlake Boys High School offers an outstanding learning environment for teenage boys on the North Shore of Auckland. We believe that by providing a range of opportunities for our students, inside and outside of the classroom, we will help them discover their passion and fulfil their potential.

Westlake Boys High School is a state boys school of 2,200 pupils situated on the North Shore of Auckland City. The school is near vibrant shopping centres, beaches and within 15 minutes by bus from the heart of Auckland City. Westlake Boys High School is fiercely proud of its academic traditions and 92% of our form 7 students gain entry to tertiary studies. We expect and achieve the highest academic standards from our students.

We have modern, well-equipped facilities with a nearly new, state-of-the-art Science Block, Technology Block and Research Centre. Students may qualify for University Entrance through NCEA Examinations. We offer Sciences; Languages: French, German, Japanese, Latin, Mandarin; Economics and Ac-counting; Hospitality Course; Technical Courses including Boat Building; Art, Photography and Design; Music; Outdoor Education: Rock Climbing, Canoeing, Scuba Diving, Marine course; Physical Education.

Preparing for Academic Excellence: The Junior School: In Forms 3 and 4, boys are rigorously prepared for the senior school. All boys take courses in English, Maths, Science and the Social Sciences, as well as experiencing a range of Technology and Arts subjects (including Music). They follow a Physical Education course, and study a language of their choice. For those with an aptitude, two languages are offered.
 


Program

  • Sporting and Cultural:

    Westlake Boys High School stresses involvement in sporting activities. All the major sports offer you a chance to participate: Soccer, Rugby, Basketball Cricket, Tennis, Hockey, Athletics, Swimming. As well, the school offers Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Cycling, Tramping, Wrestling and many more activities. No matter what your ability, the school will find a team for you. We will also try to arrange through clubs any other activity you may be interested in.