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Shirley Boys’ High School is now closed for the year and will reopen on 26 January 2026. We hope everyone has a wonderful and well-earned holiday break.
 
2025 has been an exceptional year for Shirley Boys’ High School Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa, with outstanding achievements across all areas of our school, including academics, Spartan Sports, and Creative Shirley.
Respect
Whakaute - Respect

At Shirley we respect others for who they are, and treat others the way we would
want to be treated. We also build whakaute for specific situations, whether inside or
outside of school.

PURPOSE & VALUES

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ENROLMENTS

Shirley Boys’ High School is a large secondary school founded in 1957, proudly serving the eastern suburbs of Christchurch where boys are offered experiences that enable them to succeed in their world.

Shirley Boys’ High School is committed to the education of boys, and we continue to grow the important values and traditions that we have developed over 65 years.

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ALUMNI COMMUNITY HUB

Join us in continuing the tradition of excellence and community at Shirley Boys’ High School.

Together, we are always Better Than Before!

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