Whanganui Girls’ College

Whanganui Girls’ College provides high quality education in a safe, respectful learning environment.

Founded in 1891, we continue to provide education in a girls-only environment. We aim to teach our students via methods that develop and suit girls’ learning. We appreciate our history and, at the same time, aim to future-proof our young women.

Whanganui Girls’ College is a small, friendly high school with excellent school facilities and spacious grounds, including a Performing Arts Centre, gymnasium. outdoor swimming pool and a comprehensive technology facility. Students can take advantage of a wide range of learning opportunities designed to extend their horizons in a broad range of subjects before senior level specialisation.

Whanganui Girls’ College is the only high school in Whanganui to be accredited as an Enviroschool.

Helpful information

Academic
  • Small class sizes and specialist subject teachers.
  • Individual Academic Mentoring and tutorial classes.
  • Full participation in all classes with New Zealand students.
  • Extensive range of subjects from Year 9 to 13.
English Language Support
  • Individual ESOL provided.
  • Experienced, qualified staff.
Accommodation
  • Specialist Pastoral Care Manager with oversight of all international student needs.
  • Carefully selected New Zealand homestay families available.
  • On-site school hostel with New Zealand students also available.
  • All accommodation providers regularly visited and checked to ensure highest possible standard of care.
Extra-curricular programmes

Our school offers a range of involvement in:

  • Cultural activities e.g. Maori and Pasifika cultural groups, school drama/showcase productions, dance and music performances.
  • Sporting/outdoor activities e.g. badminton, volleyball, basketball, hockey, rowing, waka ama, hiking, camping, skiing/snowboarding.
International Student Support
  • Pastoral Care Manager available at all times.
  • Excellent pastoral support, strong links with school Deans, Academic Advisor and hostel or homestay families.
  • Whanganui Girls’ College welcomes students from around the world.
  • Signatories to the NZ Education (Pastoral Care of International Students)Code of Practice.
Location
  • School and hostel in easy walking distance to city centre, galleries, museum, library and numerous sporting facilities.
  • All students are met either in Palmerston North or Whanganui upon arrival.
  • Whanganui community supports all international visitors.
School Fees

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Location

Address: Jones St, Whanganui East, Wanganui 4500
Website: http://www.wgc.ac.nz/

Find out more

For more information about this school, please contact ISENZ.