OBHS Choir 'Mandate' Performs in Star-Studded Celebration of Dunedin’s Voices
On Monday, 11 May, the Otago Boys' High School choir, 'Mandate', took to the stage at the Glenroy Auditorium to participate in a spectacular musical event: <em>Jonathan Lemalu: Celebrating Dunedin's Voices</em>.
Old Boy Awarded Inaugural University Scholarship
Congratulations to Old Boy Alexander Lea (OBHS 2022–2025), who has been named the inaugural recipient of the University of Otago and Dunedin City Council Entrance Scholarship.
Upholding Academic Integrity with Exam.net
We are committed to ensuring that our students' assessments reflect their genuine knowledge and effort.
Academic Excellence: Celebrating Our Senior Scholars
With Scholarship results coming out last week, we take a moment to celebrate the achievements of our senior students.
Academic Excellence: Celebrating University Transitions
While traditional school benchmarks are important, many of our top Year 13 students choose a more rigorous path.
2025 Academic Blues
On Tuesday, the 10th of February, we gathered for our Academic Blues assembly to celebrate the outstanding academic achievements and dedication of our students in the 2025 NCEA results.
Centurion Awards 2025
Our 2025 Year 11 and 12 students who achieved 100% of their credits in both their internal and external assessments were honoured with their Oak Leaf badge at a Tuesday’s assembly.
Pasifika Homework Club
As the academic year and Homework Club come to an end, I would like to introduce Jenny Bennett.
Police Pathways Success for Coby
The staff at the Otago Secondary Tertiary College (OSTC) and the Dunedin Police would like to congratulate OBHS Year 12 student, Coby Booth, on his successful completion of the Police Pathway Programme this year.
Year 13 Centurion Awards 2025
Year 13 students who achieved 100% of their credits in internal assessments were honoured with their Gold Oak Leaf badge at Tuesday’s assembly.
Year 10 Subject Information for 2026
We are in the process of planning for 2026.
Teacher Taster Camp at Telford
What a fantastic way to spend part of the school holidays!
Get Ready for School Exams!
School exams are just around the corner, running from September 10th to 19th.
Course Selection 2026
Thank you to all the parents and whānau who attended our recent subject information evening.
Save the Date
2026 senior students course information evening.
A Message from the Rector
NCEA changes and OBHS.
Study tips from the top: A timely reminder from our Academic Prefects
At this week’s senior assembly, the Academic Prefects shared valuable study tips to help their peers prepare for the busy exam season ahead.
Academic Coaching Day
On Friday, August 1st, students in Years 11 to 13 will not be attending their regular classes. Instead, they will schedule a 20-minute, in-person appointment with their respective form teacher.
Outstanding results in latest CAA Corequisite Assessments
We are thrilled to announce the fantastic results from our recent Common Assessment Activity (CAA) corequisite assessments in Reading, Writing, and Numeracy.
UC's Mid-Year MATH199 Workshop
The University of Canterbury (UC) recently hosted its annual mid-year workshop for high-achieving high school students enrolled in MATH199, their calculus and linear algebra STAR course, which we currently have 6 Year 13 students completing.

