Papanui High School Uniform

UNIFORM INFORMATION2026

At Papanui High School, our uniform is an important part of who we are. It helps build a strong sense of identity and pride, reduces social pressure, and is often more affordable for families.

Wearing our uniform correctly sets the tone for our school. It shifts the focus away from competition in clothing choices and back to the things that matter most — learning, achievement, and respect for one another. These values are at the heart of our vision: My School, My Success, My Responsibility – Tōku Kura, Tōku Tiketike, Tōku Haepapa.

All students enrolled at Papanui High School are expected to wear the correct uniform at all times, including during school hours, on the way to and from school, and at official school events.

NZ Uniforms
455 Blenheim Road
Sockburn, Christchurch 8042
Phone: 03 595 5766

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2026 Uniform - Year 9 & new students

There are no gender or season restrictions for the PHS uniform. There is also no compulsory item; however, all items worn to school must be from the list below. The blazers, jackets, shorts and trousers are available in a fitted and non-fitted style.

Items from NZ Uniforms
Item	Regulation	Non Regulation
Shirt	Blue long sleeve or short sleeve	Undergarments, such as singlets or polyprops, should not be visible
Blouse	Blue long sleeve or short sleeve	Undergarments, such as singlets or polyprops, should not be visible
To be worn on the bottom:
Trousers	Navy
Shorts	Navy
Skirt	Black watch tartan to be worn below the knee
Kilt	Black watch tartan
Ie Faitaga	Navy with logo
The above items may be worn with any of the following:
Knitwear	Navy cardigan, jersey or vest
Waterproof jacket	Navy and Green
Softshell	Navy and Green
Blazer	Navy with logo and green trim
Item	Regulation	Non Regulation
Socks	Black - crew or quarter length	Any other length sock. No patterns, coloured logos or trims
Tights	Black (plain)	Patterned tights
Shoes	Black leather or leather-like school shoes, or t-bars, which include black laces or a buckle OR Black athletic shoes, which include black laces *shoes/t-bars must finish below the ankle bone.	For health and safety reasons, sandals, slides, and canvas shoes are not permitted Except for Doc Marten t-bars or shoes, all shoes must not include coloured logos or trims
Please note: these items are also available at NZ Uniforms

Optional Items

Item

Regulation

Non Regulation

Sun hat, cap or beanie

Navy with PHS logo

*These items are only to be worn outside of the buildings

Only hats, caps and beanies purchased from NZ Uniforms can be worn at school

Headscarves

Navy or black may be worn for cultural reasons

Scarf

Black watch tartan with logo

Purchased from NZ uniforms (or the school office - term 1)

Tie

Black watch tartan with logo

*Unless Year 13 or a special award tie

Purchased from NZ uniforms (or the school office - term 1)

Presentation

Jewellery

Students may wear:

A watch

Unobtrusive studs/sleepers in ears

One unobtrusive, culturally or personally significant necklace or bracelet

Body piercing is discouraged for health and safety reasons, but if worn, only a small flat stud is acceptable, and the rule of one unobtrusive piece of jewellery still applies

Hair accessories

Hair ties, ribbons and hair bands must be plain

These items should be plain and for functional purposes only. Items should not be adorned in a noticeable way.

Hair and facial hair

Tidy facial hair. Hair should be clean, well-groomed and clear of the face

*Many teaching spaces have health and safety rules specific to hair. These need to be adhered to in those spaces

Physical Education and Dance
Item	Regulation	Non Regulation
Physical Education T-Shirt	Blue air mesh top with PHS logo to be worn in Year 9 - 11 in PE and Dance. Currently purchased from the warehouse
Shorts, track pants or leggings	Active-wear style - plain navy or black

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2026 Uniform - Year 10 - 13 existing students

The uniform will no longer be available for purchase from Mainland Uniforms; therefore, students may choose to wear both the previous and refreshed uniform items.

Top – any of the following:

Short or long sleeve white blouse or shirt
Short-sleeve white polo shirt

Bottom – any of the following:

Trousers or shorts - Navy
Kilt - Black watch tartan
Skirt - Black watch tartan
Ie faitaga – Navy with PHS logo

The above items may be worn with any of the following:

V-neck jersey, or cardigan with PHS logo - Navy
School jacket or softshell – Navy with PHS logo
Year 13s also have the option of a blazer and a special Year 13 tie

All other items and restrictions are as below.

Items from NZ Uniforms
Item	Regulation	Non Regulation
Shirt	Blue long sleeve or short sleeve	Undergarments, such as singlets or polyprops, should not be visible
Blouse	Blue long sleeve or short sleeve	Undergarments, such as singlets or polyprops, should not be visible
To be worn on the bottom:
Trousers	Navy
Shorts	Navy
Skirt	Black watch tartan to be worn below the knee
Kilt	Black watch tartan
Ie Faitaga	Navy with logo
The above items may be worn with any of the following:
Knitwear	Navy cardigan, jersey or vest
Waterproof jacket	Navy and Green
Softshell	Navy and Green
Blazer	Navy with logo and green trim
Item	Regulation	Non Regulation
Socks	Black - crew or quarter length	Any other length sock. No patterns, coloured logos or trims
Tights	Black (plain)	Patterned tights
Shoes	Black leather or leather-like school shoes, or t-bars, which include black laces or a buckle OR Black athletic shoes, which include black laces *shoes/t-bars must finish below the ankle bone.	For health and safety reasons, sandals, slides, and canvas shoes are not permitted Except for Doc Marten t-bars or shoes, all shoes must not include coloured logos or trims
Please note: these items are also available at NZ Uniforms

Optional Items
Item	Regulation	Non Regulation
Sun hat, cap or beanie	Navy with PHS logo *These items are only to be worn outside of the buildings	Only hats, caps and beanies purchased from NZ Uniforms can be worn at school
Headscarves	Navy or black may be worn for cultural reasons
Scarf	Black watch tartan with logo	Purchased from NZ uniforms (or the school - term 1)
Tie	Black watch tartan with logo *Unless Year 13 or a special award tie	Purchased from NZ uniforms (or the school - term 1)
Presentation
Jewellery	Students may wear: A watch Unobtrusive studs/sleepers in ears One unobtrusive, culturally or personally significant necklace or bracelet	Body piercing is discouraged for health and safety reasons, but if worn, only a small flat stud is acceptable, and the rule of one unobtrusive piece of jewellery still applies
Hair accessories	Plain hair ties, ribbons and hair bands	These items should be plain and for functional purposes only. Items should not be adorned in a noticeable way
Hair and facial hair	Tidy facial hair. Hair should be clean, well-groomed and clear of the face *Many teaching spaces have health and safety rules specific to hair. These need to be adhered to in those spaces

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