Houses
The houses of Westlake Boys are:
- Hood - (Maroon)
It represents Academia. It is named after John Hood who is a vice chancellor of Oxford University.
- Murchison - (White)
It represents Leadership. It is named after Peter Murchison for his 11 years' loyal service in Westlake Boys High School. He has now gone into retirement.
- Pupuke - (Blue)
It represents Landmark. The school is at the west of Lake Pupuke.
- Smale - (Green)
It represents Enterprise. It is named after Bill Smale, a successful property developer, who is an owner and director of Smales Farm Technology Office Park Next to Westlake Girls High School.
- Stanley - (Red)
It represents Sport. It is named after Mike Stanley who is a two time rowing world champion in 1982 and 1983. He is also the head rowing coach for the schools rowing squad.
- Ururoto - (Black)
It represents Culture. Uru=West, Roto=Lake (Maori translation)
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