Adams House, founded in 1915-16 and named after former Board Chairman Mr J.C. Adams, is the boarding hostel for Christchurch Boys' High School. A full redevelopment in 2001 and upgrades in 2017 have transformed it into a modern home away from home for 135 students, primarily from rural South Island. Just a five-minute walk from school, Adams House enriches the lives and culture of CBHS.
Applications for Year 9 2027 enrolments close on Friday, 27 March 2026.
We are well housed in the new building, which is wonderfully warm.
$19,100 + $1,500 non-refundable deposit, payable via direct debit.
03 348 0130 See below for key staff contacts.
Our mission is to offer a supportive, safe environment where students feel valued and respected. With on-site housemasters, students experience the care and guidance they would receive at home.
Adams House offers warm, well-maintained living spaces, including common rooms, high-speed internet, and extensive recreational facilities. Set on 1.3 hectares, our grounds feature a heated pool, tennis courts, cricket nets, a gym, and sports fields.
Proud of our facilities and traditions, Adams House fosters resilience, friendship, and personal growth in every boarder.
Over three acres of well-maintained grounds bordering the Avon River, providing a serene environment.
Accommodation for 135 boarders across three blocks. The block are named Straven, Worcester, and Harakeke.
Each student has personal storage including a wardrobe, six drawers, and a locker for secure belongings.
Study spaces in rooms with supervised prep, peer support, and access to private tutors when needed.
Modern learning environment offering screen sharing, group study areas, & remote printing facilities.
Unlimited wifi access with high security, controlled by system administrators and firewalls.
Recreational facilities include table tennis, kayaks, cricket machine, gym, and additional resources.
Avon Block features a fantastic kitchen, dining, common rooms, study spaces, and staff areas for daily needs.
A completed Application for Admission as a Boarder Form needs to be sent to the school. This can be posted to Enrolment (Adams House), Christchurch Boys’ High School, PO Box 8157, Riccarton, Christchurch 8440, or emailed to enrolments@cbhs.nz
Interviews will be held between February 9 and April 2, 2026. Please contact the Head of Boarding, Mr Rhys Archibald (arr@cbhs.nz) to arrange an interview time.
Spaces at Year 10-13 are only available if boys have left the hostel. If you are interested in a place, please send a completed form as above and contact the hostel directly
Our boarding fees for 2026 are $19,100 plus a $1,500 non-refundable deposit, payable via direct debit. All boarding and activity fees must be paid by direct debit. The annual boarding fee is to be paid by two equal instalments in January and June. Incidental charges and activity fees will be charged as incurred.
These can be paid at any time through the parent payment portal, however any incidental charges that remain unpaid on the date of the direct debit will be added to the boarding fee and automatically deducted from your account in accordance with your direct debit authority. Those who receive a Boarding Allowance will have this credited to their account.
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