Whangarei Girls' High School

Type: Girls, Public

Location: Central Whangarei

Roll: 1500 students

International: 20 - 30 students

Years: 9-13

Whangarei Girls’ High School is an exciting place to study, with countless academic and extra-curricular activities. We welcome international students, helping them to achieve their academic goals while experiencing our beautiful country. Our school has a high number of students achieving NCEA, and continuing on to tertiary and higher education. Many students also enjoy national successes in other fields such as music, the arts and sport.

Whangārei Girl’s High School International provides all international students with a top quality, yet unique Northland experience.

Our international staff provide dedicated 24/7 support for international students and create tailored academic programmes to suit each student’s requirements. With over 50 school clubs for sports, arts, social interest and cultural activities, our students have the opportunity to meet many friends and enjoy countless new experiences to nurture their personal development.

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Whangārei Girls' High Unique Features & Programmes

Educational Highlights

Our exciting and extensive curriculum includes all traditional subjects such as English, Maths and Science as well as much more, including Languages, Arts, Music, Commerce, Technology, Design, Outdoor Education, ESOL and IELTS.

Sporting Highlights

We have over 30 school sports clubs including badminton, volleyball, football and basketball. We also offer exciting opportunities to experience New Zealand’s beautiful outdoors, with school camps, Outdoor Education and community programmes.

Cultural Highlights

We offer a wide range of cultural and arts pursuits, such as the school Orchestra, Choir, Chamber Music Group, Kapa Haka (Maori performing arts), Drama, Dance, Cheerleading and Band.

Special Facilities

Our school complex includes expansive fields, a modern library and specialist technology block, well resourced classrooms and wireless facilities, three gymnasiums, dance studios, swimming pool, tennis courts and performing arts theatre.

Studying at Whangarei Girls High School

The school system in New Zealand is pretty different compared to the German one and I really like that it feels more like family and you really do practical things and not just the theory. Outdoor Education is a good example, you first learn about things in the theory and then you actually do it practical.

Greta Frech, Germany

Teachers, English & Friends

Teachers are really friendly and helpful; they always help me with my work and make sure I understand. My English has really improved, and I feel more confident. I can also share my ideas when doing group work in class. I really loved the variety of subjects on offer.

The best thing about my time at school is the group of friends I made. They are really kind, helpful and caring. We spend time together doing schoolwork, sharing food and having fun together.

I recommend all students around the world to come and study here to build up your education for a brighter future.

Mina from Cambodia

Accommodation

Our students enjoy a safe and supportive living environment, with the option of a local homestay family or at the school boarding house, Lupton House, which is situated on the school grounds.

International Director

Amelia Morrison – Email Amelia

Current Student Ambassadors

Leina – Japan
Sasi – Thailand
Yumi – Japan
Nguyen – Vietnam

Past Student Ambassadors

Hillian Cheung – Hong Kong (current)
Chalita (Meeme) – Thailand (current)
Greta Frech – Germany
Paris Thomson – New Zealand
Clara Heye – Germany
Kaye Pembid – Phillipines (current)
Mikayla Lawrence – New Zealand (current)
Suzi Saweirs – Egypt (current)
Khushi Chand – Fiji (current)
Melanie Hey – New Zealand (current)
Wakana Main – Japan (current)
Abigail Seakins – New Zealand (current)
Cream – Thailand (current)
Grace Silatolu – Fiji (current)