On 31 January 1905, accompanied by the band of the Border Regiment, Sir Richard Solomon, Lt-Governor of Transvaal opened Potchefstroom College upon instruction from the then Education Department, the school was renamed Potchefstroom High School for Boys.

The school's motto, Iustorum Semita Lux Splendens (Latin), was adapted by the founder C.D.

Since the school's inception "Boys High" has produced many internationally recognized sportsmen.

A wide variety of sports are offered at the school of which the more popular ones include: rugby, hockey, cricket, tennis, and swimming.

Among other tasks, the society is responsible for overseeing the school and helps with the Student Governing Body.