Welcome to Woodford House.

"Feeling I belong gives me the confidence to try anything."

Grace Feltham

There's something different about a Woodford House girl.

A strength of character. a sense of purpose and an understanding of the people around her. More than her grades, her awards and achievements, a Woodford House girl leaves our School with her inner light ignited.

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“The encouragement I’ve received has increased my confidence.”

Scarlett McIvor

There's something different about a Woodford House girl.

A strength of character. a sense of purpose and an understanding of the people around her. More than her grades, her awards and achievements, a Woodford House girl leaves our School with her inner light ignited.

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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

Latest

News & Events

Swimming group

Zespri AIMS Games

On Sunday 3 September we have nine Year 7 and 8 students head off to Tauranga to compete in the annual Zespri AIMS Games.

Swimming group

Zespri AIMS Games

On Sunday 3 September we have nine Year 7 and 8 students head off to Tauranga to compete in the annual Zespri AIMS Games.

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Sunday Family Dinner 2023 – Year 7-9

Sunday 8 October
We would like to invite parents and caregivers, brothers and sisters of our Year 7-9 girls to join us for Sunday Family Dinner on Sunday 8 October at 5.15pm.

Our School's

125 Years of History

Experience

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Boarding Life

Wellbeing

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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?

85

How many beds do we have?

215

How many girls are in our Chapel Choir?

30

How many students do we have?

352

How many Old Girls do we have?

5884

How many books in the library?

3097