Welcome to Woodford House

One of New Zealand's largest boarding schools for girls since 1894

Where girls shine brighter

One of New Zealand’s largest boarding schools for girls, Woodford House has a long and rich history of educating and empowering young women for the brightest possible future. We nurture each girl who walks through our doors so that her light shines through and shines brighter.

Mrs Julie Peterson - Principal

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WOODFORD HOUSE - Image updates, New Zealand, Tuesday, 10 October 2023. Photo by John Cowpland / alphapix

August Community Events

We are holding Community Events during August in Taupo, Gisborne and Havelock North. We encourage our current parents and caregivers to attend one in their local area.

WOODFORD HOUSE - Image updates, New Zealand, Tuesday, 10 October 2023. Photo by John Cowpland / alphapix

August Community Events

We are holding Community Events during August in Taupo, Gisborne and Havelock North. We encourage our current parents and caregivers to attend one in their local area.

Year 9&10 Sunday Dinner Invite

Sunday Family Dinner – Year 9 & 10

Sunday 21 July 2024
It is our pleasure to invite parents and caregivers, brothers and sisters of our Year 9 & 10 girls, to join us for Sunday Family Dinner on 21 July at 5.15pm in the School Dining Hall.

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125 Years of History

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Facts

How many acres of land does our school have?

45

How many sports we offer?

27

How many Chapel services per year?

95

How many beds do we have?

235

How many girls are in our Chapel Choir?

30

How many students do we have?

384

How many Old Girls do we have?

5970

How many books in the library?

4572