Boys’ uniform and appearance

The formal school uniform, known as ‘number ones,’ is worn on Mondays and Fridays, except during warmer weather in Term 1, when students may wear greys on Mondays. Greys are worn on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with ‘number ones’ required for special occasions as advised during the term. McKinley sandals are worn in Terms 1 and 3; shoes and socks are worn in Terms 2 and 3.

Please refer to the uniform brochure at the bottom of this page for a full list of uniform items, including shoes and sports uniforms.

Appointments at the School Shop offer professional fitting and expert advice and are required for new-to-school families buying new uniform. The website also includes measurements for families who intend to purchase second-hand uniform. Click here for a uniform appointment.

Boys’ appearance (summary)

For a full list of uniform and appearance regulations, please see the School Rules here.

• Uniform shall be kept clean, tidy and in good repair and always worn correctly.
• Shoes or sandals must be kept clean and polished.
• Students are to be clean-shaven.
• Tee shirts, skivvies or similar singlets may not be worn if they show above the shirt front.
• Grey walk socks must be pulled up to just below the knee and garters worn.
• Cosmetic makeup (including, but not limited to, nail polish, lipstick or eyeliner) may not be worn.
• Personal adornments or jewellery may not be worn, except watches and medical alert bracelets or other items as permitted in writing in the sole discretion of the Headmaster.
• Necklaces, body piercings and tattoos must not be visible.
• Hair must be of even length, and clean and short enough to ensure it does not touch the ears or shirt collar. The fringe should be short enough to ensure hair does not rest on the eyebrows when combed straight down. Sideburns may not extend beyond the earlobe.

Exceptions to wearing the school uniform are made in certain circumstances at the discretion of a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

For those looking for second-hand uniform, there is a Facebook Group called St Paul’s Collegiate School Second-hand Uniform here; it is recommended buyers use the measurements listed on the School Shop.