[3] The school crest features a lion, sash and star, and bears the motto "Sapiens Fortunam Fingit Sibi" which translates to "a wise man carves his own fortune".

Most of the school's approximately 2100 students are day boys from Hamilton and surrounding townships such as Cambridge, Te Awamutu, and Morrinsville.

The boarding house is located on the school grounds, but is essentially a private institution, with students paying approximately $13,000 per year to attend.

[5] The school offers both the state run NCEA and external Cambridge International Examinations for students to undertake.

[6] In rugby, Hamilton Boys’ High School has the best record in New Zealand at the National 1st XV.