Figure 1.--Some New Zealand schools also have suits and blazers worn during the winter, but this is most common at private schools. There were, however, some state schools that had such formal uniforms. The school seen here is a state school on South Island. The boys wear grey short suits during the winter.

Winter uniforms in New Zealand tend to be most formal uniforms, usually the most similar to traditional English styles. The winter uniform generally consists of a tie, sweater (jumper), grey shirt, heavy-weight grey or blue shorts, knee socks, and black lace-up shoes. The sweater in particular is a good indication of a winter uniform. The kneesocks were mostly grey with top bands in the school colors. Some schools had black and light-blue kneesocks. Some New Zealand schools also have suits and blazers worn during the winter, but this is most common at private schools. There were, however, some state schools that had such formal uniforms. The school seen here is a state school on South Island. The boys wear grey short suits during the winter.

Created: November 17, 2003
Last updated: November 17, 2003