學校簡史｜School History

南光高級中學創立於民國36年（1947年）9月，由台灣糖業公司創辦，初名「臺南縣私立臺糖初級中學」，創校校長為時任台糖協理的陸寶愈先生。

Nan-Kwang Senior High School was established in September 1947 by the Taiwan Sugar Corporation (TSC) under the name “Tainan County Private Taiwan Sugar Junior High School.” Its founding principal was Mr. Lu Bao-Yu, then assistant manager of TSC.

隨後，台糖公司於台北士林另設「臺糖中學」，形成北、中兩地校區，後因員工子弟主要集中於南部，遂於民國37年（1948年）8月將台北校區南遷，與新營校區合併，並更名為「臺南縣私立南光初級中學」。

A second campus was later established in Shilin, Taipei. However, due to the concentration of TSC employees in southern Taiwan, the Taipei campus was merged with the Xinying campus in August 1948, forming “Tainan County Private Nan-Kwang Junior High School.”

初期校舍設於「三光寮」及新營糖廠中山堂，並於1948年增建一座新校舍，校長一職由陸寶愈轉交楊壽年、陳紹鵬接任。1949年正式改名為「私立南光初級中學」，同年11月21日獲台灣省政府教育廳核准備查立案。

The school initially operated in the Sanguang Dormitory and Zhongshan Hall of the Xinying Sugar Refinery. In 1948, a new classroom building was added. In 1949, the school was renamed “Private Nan-Kwang Junior High School” and officially registered with the Taiwan Provincial Department of Education on November 21.

1950年設立高中部，校名改為「臺南縣私立南光中學」，並擴增各項校舍及教學設施，學生主要為台糖員工子女，並享有學費減免、住宿補助等福利。

In 1950, a senior high division was added, and the school was renamed “Tainan County Private Nan-Kwang High School.” The school expanded its facilities, and most students were children of TSC employees, who received tuition waivers and dormitory subsidies.

1957年設立高農科，採建教合作制度，學生須住宿、種菜養豬供膳食並於寒假赴糖廠實習，畢業後經檢定即分發任職，該科共辦理四屆。

In 1957, the school launched a vocational agriculture program under an industrial-education partnership. Students boarded on campus, engaged in farming and animal husbandry for food supply, and participated in sugarcane fieldwork during winter breaks. Graduates were assigned directly to TSC branches. This program lasted four cohorts.

同年起台糖因政策因素逐步撤資，學校改為依靠早期撥款與補助基金自營維持。

That same year, due to government policy changes, TSC began withdrawing financial support. The school sustained operations through previously allocated funds and interest-bearing endowments.

1966年由台糖職工福利委員會接辦，翌年興建教學大樓「介壽樓」，於1968年落成。

In 1966, the school was transferred to the TSC Employee Welfare Committee. The Jieshou Building, a major teaching facility, was completed in 1968.

1974年起增設機工、電工、製糖等職業科，採建教合作，學生享有學雜費全免、津貼、勞保及優先就業保障，報名踴躍。

In 1974, vocational departments in mechanical, electrical, and sugar production were added under cooperative training agreements with TSC. Students received full tuition waivers, stipends, labor insurance, and job placement benefits, attracting strong enrollment.

1979年正式改名為「臺南縣私立南光高級中學」，持續擴充校舍如學生宿舍與勤學樓。

In 1979, the school adopted its current name: “Tainan County Private Nan-Kwang Senior High School,” and continued facility expansion, including dormitories and the Qinxue Building.

2001年終止與台糖建教合作，轉型為普通高級中學，並於當年落成「仁愛樓」。

In 2001, cooperative programs with TSC ended. Nan-Kwang transitioned into a general senior high school and inaugurated the new Ren-Ai Building.

2006年全面停辦高職部，成為完全中學。

In 2006, the vocational division was formally closed, making Nan-Kwang a comprehensive high school.

2010年因臺南縣市合併升格，校名更改為「臺南市私立南光高級中學」。

In 2010, following the administrative merger of Tainan County and City, the school was renamed “Tainan City Private Nan-Kwang Senior High School.”

For over 75 years, Nan-Kwang has remained committed to educational innovation, societal contribution, and the cultivation of global talent. Its alumni include distinguished diplomats, public servants, and cultural figures, all testifying to the school’s legacy of excellence.