Whangarei Girlsʼ High School
Secondary school in Whangarei, New Zealand
Whangarei Girls’ High School is located in the beautiful Northland region, with New Zealand’s warmest climate and pristine beaches and forests. Our school has a role of 1400 students, including approximately 25-30 international students each year.
At Whangarei Girls’ High School, we are recognised for our strong academic achievement and our safe, supportive school community. Our local students are incredibly welcoming towards our international visitors, and relish the opportunity to learn about other cultures and countries.
We offer many academic, sporting and cultural opportunities to our students, including all the traditional subjects (e.g. English, Maths, Science) as well as many others, including Outdoor Education, Arts, Drama, Music, Dance, Hospitality and Design Technology. Many international students discover new passions at our school as they experience subjects they have never tried before.
We have excellent school facilities, including a modern technology block, performing arts theatre, gymnasiums, dance studios, weights room, music suite and much more.
We offer students the option of family homestays and school-based boarding hostel accommodation and our students are incredibly well supported by our dedicated international team, who provide 24/7 care.
Students enjoy our expansive school grounds, as well as the fact that we are just a 10 minute walk to the main city centre, sports grounds, supermarkets and cafes. Also within 10 minutes of the school are a range of stunning walking and biking tracks through award-winning nature reserves.
Within the school and wider community, there are hundreds of clubs and teams students can join, including a very wide range of sports, theatre, music, culture and much more!
About Whangarei
Whangārei is Northland’s main city, set around a harbour with waterfalls, tracks and beaches nearby. It offers secondary and tertiary options, a growing arts scene and a mild climate.
Northland Region
The Northland Region is New Zealand’s northernmost region, characterised by warm climate, long coastlines, rich Māori heritage and historic early European settlement. Known as Te Tai Tokerau, it offers subtropical beaches, islands and forests, giving it strong appeal for students and families seeking both nature and study. Schools here can emphasise culture, environment and small-town community alongside the broader New Zealand educational experience.
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