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Uniform requirements

Westland High School —

We have a very high expectation regarding uniform at Westland High School, with a range of items to meet everyone's needs.

Westland High School is a uniform school. All students are required to wear correct uniform at all times and have the option of choosing which gender uniform to wear. 

To purchase uniform or check sizing, please book an appointment through uniform@westlandhigh.school.nz or 03 755 6169. 

Girls’ Uniform Year 7 - 10
Dark royal jersey with School logo or
Dark royal cardigan with School logo
White polo shirt
White dress shirt (long or short sleeved)
Dark royal culottes
Box pleat MacKenzie Tartan skirt
Kilt MacKenzie Tartan
Black dress trousers
Soft Shell jacket with School logo
Black crew or knee high socks or tights
Plain black flat soled shoes.
Navy cap with school logo or
Plain navy blue wide brimmed hat
Boys’ Uniform Year 7 - 10
Dark royal jersey with School logo or
Dark royal cardigan with School logo
White polo shirt
White dress shirt (long or short sleeved)
Grey Drill shorts
Black dress trousers
Soft Shell jacket with School logo
Black crew socks
Plain black flat soled shoes.
Navy cap with school logo or
Plain navy blue wide brimmed hat

Senior students can choose to wear either the ‘Formal Uniform’ or the ‘Informal Uniform’. Formal and informal uniform items are not to be mixed.

Girls’ Formal Uniform Year 11 - 13
Dark royal blazer with School logo
Dark royal jersey with School logo or
Dark royal cardigan with School logo
White dress shirt (long or short sleeved)
Box pleat MacKenzie Tartan skirt
Kilt MacKenzie Tartan
Black dress trousers
Black crew or knee high socks or tights
Dark Royal tie with School logo (years 11-13)
Plain black flat soled shoes (Leather look)
Navy cap with school logo or
Plain navy blue wide brimmed hat
Boys’ Formal Uniform Year 11 - 13
Dark royal blazer with School logo
Dark royal jersey with School logo or
Dark royal cardigan with School logo
White dress shirt (long or short sleeved)
Black dress trousers
Black crew socks
Dark Royal tie with School logo (years 11-13)
Plain black flat soled shoes (leather look).
Navy cap with school logo or
Plain navy blue wide brimmed hat

Girls’ Informal Uniform Year 11 - 13
Dark royal jersey with School logo or
Dark royal cardigan with School logo
White dress shirt (long or short sleeved)
White polo shirt
Dark royal culottes
Box pleat MacKenzie Tartan skirt
Kilt MacKenzie Tartan
Black dress trousers
Softshell jacket with school logo
Black crew or knee high socks or tights
Plain black flat soled shoes.
Navy cap with school logo or
Plain navy blue wide brimmed hat
Boys’ Informal Uniform Year 11 - 13
Dark royal jersey with School logo or
Dark royal cardigan with School logo
White dress shirt (long or short sleeved)
White polo shirt
Dark royal drill shorts
Black dress trousers
Softshell jacket with school logo
Black crew socks
Plain black flat soled shoes.
Navy cap with school logo or
Plain navy blue wide brimmed hat

P.E, Sports and Drama Uniform

  • Two toned sports t.shirt.
  • Dark Royal Techno dry sports shorts

Other uniform requirements for all students

  • Students’ appearance should be neat, tidy and smart.
  • Makeup should be minimal and discreet.
  • Hair must be neat, clean and tidy, and of conventional colour and style.
  • Male students must be clean-shaven.
  • Skirts must be no shorter than 15cm from the ground when kneeling down.

The following jewellery items are permitted:

  • a watch
  • 1 or 2 studs or keepers in each ear
  • 1 Taonga or necklace
  • 1 ring

A warm wet weather school jacket is currently being investigated for future inclusion.

Body piercings-nose studs, lip/tongue studs and eyebrow rings are not permitted. This includes plastic retainers (ear discs).

Any garment worn under school uniform must not be visible, including t-shirts and polyprops. T-shirts must be white and no pattern should be visible through the shirt or blouse.

Shoes must be clean

Hoodies, sneakers or sports/skate shoes or any other non-plain black shoes are not part of the school uniform. They are not to be worn to or from school, or around the school.