The motto of Waitaki Boys' High School is 'Quanti est sapere'.
Otago Boys' High School's motto is 'Recti Cultus Pectora Roborant'.
The motto of Otago Boys' High School is 'Sound learning strengthens the spirit'.
Waitaki Girls' High School's motto is 'Dulcius Ex Arduis'.
The motto of Mfantsipim School is 'Dwen Hwe Kan'.
Alliance Girls High School's motto is '"Walk in the light"'.
The motto of Southend High School for Girls is 'Glory to God'.
AES - School for Girls's motto is 'Aim High'.
The motto of Perse School for Girls is 'Discovering a love of learning'.
Waitaki Girls' High School was created in 1887.
Waitaki Boys' High School was created in 1883.
The motto of Mfantsipim School is 'Dwen Hwe Kan'.
Mac.Robertson Girls' High School's motto is 'Potens Sui'.
Alliance Girls High School's motto is '"Walk in the light"'.
Wesley Girls' High School's motto is 'Live Pure, Speak True, Right Wrong and Follow the King'.
The motto of PPEP TEC High Schools is 'Stiving for Academic Excellence'.
The motto of Baldwin Girls High School is 'Loyalty & Service'.
The motto of Asquith Girls High School is 'Learn to live'.
The motto of Burwood Girls High School is 'Not For Ourselves Alone'.
The motto of Birrong Girls High School is 'Ad Astra'.
The motto of Napier Girls' High School is 'Towards the Light'.