Reports said an attempted arson incident took place at Tonga High School buildings on Wednesday 19.
Photos posted to Facebook show black discolouration on room doors, resembling damage caused by fire.
Former Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku, who was also the Chair of the school’s alumni association, said the police had been informed of the matter.
“Early yesterday morning, a fire started at the doors of several classrooms at Tonga High School”, he said in Tongan.
He expressed relief that the attempted arson was identified and thwarted before significant damage occurred.
“This terrible act nearly disrupted the education of our students, affecting approximately 1,400 students at THS.
“We hope this was just a reckless act and not something with a deeper motive.
“Please support the police and firefighters in identifying those responsible. We do not want such destructive incidents to continue happening”.
In 2000, the school experienced a huge fire that destroyed classrooms and equipment, with damages estimated at $3 million.
