Aranui High School opened in 1960, a new high school in the east of Christchurch. Previously students attended New Brighton District High School (previously New Brighton School and later known as Central New Brighton School).

The majority of photos and names have been received in a donation of items by a former teacher Mrs Maryon Beer, who taught at AHS from 1968 – 1992. Thank you so much Maryon for your amazing collection.