New Plymouth Boys' High School - Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

Main category: People educated at New Plymouth Boys' High School

Many successful men have come from the school, including Australian Idol winner Stan Walker, musicians Matt Thomas, Gareth Thomas, Hayden Chisholm, Leigh Kereopa, current Chief of the Royal New Zealand Navy Rear Admiral Tony Parr, the journalist John McBeth and 24 All Blacks. New Plymouth Boys' High Schools sporting teams and musical groups have large reputations nationally and in some cases internationally.

Members of Parliament who attended the school include John Armstrong, Bruce Beetham, Cam Calder, Ken Comber, and Harry Duynhoven (the current Mayor of New Plymouth).

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