Wellington Girlsʼ College
Secondary school in Wellington, New Zealand
One of New Zealand's leading girl's high schools - Wellington Girls’ College is one of New Zealand’s leading state high schools for girls, ideally located in downtown Wellington. If you want your daughter to achieve excellent academic results, while becoming a well rounded, happy person with a clear vision of her future, choose WGC. The college was established in 1883 and has a long history of academic success and an enviable reputation. In 2022, international students had a 100% pass rate at NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3. 75% of Year 12 students and 72% of Year 13 students received one or more Merit or Excellence endorsements, either overall or in individual subjects.
Extra-curricular for everyone In addition to strong academic programmes, students are encouraged to participate in the numerous club, sports or cultural activities that take place in school. The high level of participation and motivation is reflected in over 100 sports teams, three choirs, two orchestras, a concert band, numerous clubs, dance and drama activities.
CBD capital campus, great facilities and resources The WGC campus is compact and modern, with wifi throughout. Students bring their own devices to school and technology is fully integrated into everyday learning. Students have a wide range of subjects choices at all year levels and WGC is well known for strengths in Art, Technology, Commerce and Languages. A team of 7 look after our international students, along with our experienced homestay families. WGC is ideally located to take advantage of Wellington's wonderful resources. It is just a three minute walk from the train and bus centre, a five minute walk from downtown shops and cafes, ten minutes from the sea and Wellington’s beautiful waterfront.
About Wellington
Wellington, the capital city, is a compact harbour metropolis known for arts, government and innovation. With hills, waterfront walks and vibrant dining, it pairs top schools with big-city culture.
Wellington Region
The Wellington Region occupies the southern tip of the North Island and hosts New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington, as well as surrounding coastal and rural areas. It offers a unique blend of political, cultural and natural significance: a harbour city, creative industries, hills, coastlines and a rich arts scene. Schools based in the Wellington Region can highlight not only academic promise but access to national institutions, culture and diverse living environments — ideal for international students who want city life with nature nearby.
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