 In 2012, the houses were given dual names with the original names added.The house names are based from the Sugar Loaf Islands off the coast of New Plymouth.1960–1968 and 2012–present

1969–1979

1980–2012

Spotswood College has hosted international students from Italy, Germany, Brazil, Japan, Italy, USA, China, Russia, New Caledonia, Sweden, Switzerland and Thailand.