| Placing | Athlete | Team | Finals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bryce Morgan | Otago Boys High School | 8:51.45 |
| 2 | Daniel Balchin | Kings High School | 8:54.25 |
| 3 | Shaun Burgess | James Hargest High School | 9:01.58 |
| 4 | Cambell Garry | John McGlashan | 9:06.50 |
| 5 | Nick Rennie | Christchurch Boys High School | 9:12.52 |
| 6 | Simon Gannaway | Rangiora High School | 9:27.23 |
| 7 | Andrew Stevenson | Timaru Boys' High School | 9:43.24 |
| 8 | Chris Tipper | Kaikorai Valley College | 9:58.05 |
| 9 | Greg Ferguson | Waitaki Boys' High School | 10:02.56 |
| 10 | Tom Paterson | Waitaki Boys' High School | 10:58.59 |