We work to build a sense of belonging in our diverse community, and foster inclusion and local and global connectedness with a broad range of learning and leadership opportunities. Our values of respect, integrity, self discipline and contribution reflect our focus on the mana of every person.
Before applying to enrol at Avonside Girls’ High School, please read through all the information below.
If you have any questions, please email our Enrolment Officer.
Our 2026 Out of Zone enrolment window has closed. In zone enrolments are welcome, please email the Enrolment Officer.
Applications Open (All Levels) – May 30
Applications Close (All Levels) – July 25
Ballot held – July 30
Notification of Offer of Place for Year 9- July 31, after Ballot is held.
Last day for acceptance/decline – August 11
The Avonside Girls’ High School | Te Kura Kohine o Ōtakaro Board values and consequently places a high priority on all students wearing our school uniform correctly, both inside and outside the kura because it contributes to:
Consequently, students are to be in correct school uniform when:
Effective 1 March 2021.
The guidelines for the development and operation of enrolment schemes are issued under section 11G (3) of the Education Act 1989 for the purpose of describing the basis on which the Secretary’s powers in relation to enrolment schemes will be exercised.
Avonside Girls’ High School Board of Trustees has opted into the $150 donations scheme offered by the Government. This means our Board will not be asking parents for contributions for delivery of the curriculum unless there is an overnight or take-home component.
We use the payment platform of Kindo, it is very easy to set up your MyKindo account and any payables or shop items can be purchased using it. You can sign up for Kindo here: https://www.avonside.school.nz/mykindo-payments/ .
Avonside Girls’ High School Board of Trustees has opted into the $150 donations scheme offered by the Government. This means our Board will not be asking parents for contributions for delivery of the curriculum unless there is an overnight or take-home component.
To ensure your daughter is well prepared for the start of the year, we suggest she has all her stationery before the school year begins.
Y13 Stationery and Other Costs 2025
Y12 Stationery and Other Costs in 2025
Y11 Stationery and Other Costs in 2025
Each student brings their own device for learning at school. A Windows device is the most suitable for our environment.
Chromebooks and iPads (unless with keyboard and pencil) are not suitable devices for use at AGHS.
For more information about appropriate devices, click on this link HERE.
Please click here to find out more about our International Fees and Enrolments.
The Ministry of Education has provided transition arrangements for those in the previous Avonside Girls’ High School Zone.
Our prospectus contains valuable information about Avonside and the culture here at our kura. You can sustainably view this online by clicking the link below.
We work to build a sense of belonging in our diverse community, and foster inclusion and local and global connectedness with a broad range of learning and leadership opportunities.
SPEC runs two programmes that are 60 credit NZQA approved qualifications that are not NCEA. The first is New Zealand Certificate in Skills for Living for Supported Learners, where the students choose from 12 interest modules and complete tasks related to the interest area.
