Auckland Girls' Grammar School

Auckland, New Zealand

  • Day School

  • 1878

  • $ N/A-N/A

    • NCEA

School History & Details

Auckland Girls' Grammar School (AGGS) is a girls' secondary school in Newton, Auckland's central business district. It was founded in 1888 as Auckland Girls' High School and is one of the country's oldest secondary schools. In 1888, 78 girls and five teachers enrolled in Auckland's boys' grammar school on Symonds Street. Despite being on the same campus, they operated as two separate schools, and much effort was made to keep the males and girls apart! The girls had their quarters, with their entrance and a 14-foot wall separating them from the rest of the playground. Due to rising enrollment, the decision was made in 1906 to establish a girls' grammar school. Annie Whitelaw was named the first headmistress of Auckland Girls' Grammar School. In 1909, the school relocated to its current location on Howe Street. Auckland Girls has always been a forward-thinking institution. It has always had a social responsiveness tradition, and its growth closely parallels the social and cultural developments that have defined New Zealand society.

    School Values

  • Pride
  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Diligence
School Achievements

Achievements

Senior students received numerous university prizes, including five top scholar University of Auckland awards, as well as scholarships and awards from AUT University, Otago University, Waikato University, and Victoria University of Wellington. At Prizegiving, several different institutions, including the Old Girls' Trust and the distinguished Louise Gardner Scholarship, presented awards.
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

Frankie Adams, actress Zoë Bell is a stuntwoman and actress. Sue Bradford is a politician, activist, and former Green MP. Dorothy Butler, author Sandra Coney is a journalist and women's rights activist. Kayla Cullen, athlete, Northern Mystics, and NZ Silver Ferns Lana Coc-Kroft, NZ Miss Universe 1988, television presenter  

School Information

Auckland Girls' Grammar School facilities encompass a variety of physical spaces essential for the overall functioning and well-being of students. These include classrooms equipped with modern technol...View moreView Less

Ngaire Ashmore

Link

+64 9 307 4180

16 Howe Street, Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011, New Zealand

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • Mathematics
  • Art
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Science
  • Social Sciences
  • English
  • Foreign Languages

Get Admission Assistance

Explore schools that match not only your academic interests but also your lifestyle, financial needs, and long-term goals. With personalized guidance, identify institutions that offer the right support, resources, and community to help you thrive. Navigate the admissions process confidently and find a school that feels like home—a place where you can grow, connect, and prepare for a successful future.