Sacred Heart Girlsʼ College (Ham)
Secondary school in Hamilton, New Zealand
What our school can offer
Our school considers every student to have great potential, with skills and talents to share, develop, and contribute to the school and the wider community.
We are a large Catholic school for girls, established by the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions in 1884 and situated in Hamilton’s oldest suburb, near the banks of the Waikato River. We nurture a culture of learning, with high expectations, and the pursuit of personal excellence, firmly underpinned by Gospel values. We have a total school roll of over 900 students and cater for Years 9 to 13.
This year, we have had girls from France, Japan, Taiwan, China, Thailand, Hong Kong and Kiribati in our student group. See what our students have to say about their experiences.
We are accepting international students for 2026! We arrange a caring homestay for each student with wonderful opportunities to improve her English, become immersed in New Zealand culture, and have fun!
Our location
With a fast-growing population of approximately 170,000, Hamilton is New Zealand’s fourth largest city. Hamilton is located in the Waikato, a region famous for its agriculture, education facilities and tourist attractions. It is a clean, safe, friendly modern University city, located less than 1.5 hours’ drive from Auckland International Airport.
Please contact us if you have any questions – we look forward to hearing from you!
About Hamilton
Hamilton is the Waikato’s largest city, set on the Waikato River with a growing tech, research and agribusiness economy. It features established schools, the university, extensive parks and cycling paths, and easy reach of beaches and caves.
Waikato Region
The Waikato Region lies inland and to the northeast of Auckland, and is known for the Waikato River, its dairy and agricultural heartland, sprawling rural landscapes and growing towns. The region also houses significant educational institutions and offers a strong base for schools, with easy access to major centres and more affordable living. For international students, Waikato combines connectivity to Auckland with space, nature and community.
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