Auckland Girls' Grammar School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · State
- Year levels
- 9–13
- Total roll
- 1,192
- Enrolment zone
- Yes
- Gender
- Girls School
Where is it, and how do I get in touch?
- Address
- Howe Street, Newton, Auckland
- Territorial authority
- Waitematā Local Board Area
- Phone
- 09-3074180
- admin@aggs.school.nz
- Website
- http://www.aggs.school.nz
- Directions
- Get directions
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Can my child go here?
This school has an enrolment scheme, so a place is not open to every address. How enrolment zones work
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What would the day look like?
The practical things this school states on its own website — the hours, the uniform, the term dates, and how children get there. These are the school’s own words, not the Ministry’s record and not ERO’s.
Quoted from this school’s own website, as we read it on 13 August 2026. A web page carries no date of its own, so that is the day we read it — not a statement that any of this is still the case. Each line quotes the words it came from.
- School day starts
- 8.50am
The school day is 8.50am – 3pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On Wednesday it is 8.50am – 2pm.
- 8.50am
- School day ends
- 3pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 2pm on Wednesday
The school day is 8.50am – 3pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On Wednesday it is 8.50am – 2pm.
- 3pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 2pm on Wednesday
- Uniform
- Required
Blazer, Navy Stripe Blouse (short or long sleeve), Skirt (knee length or long), AGGS PE Top (optional), AGGS PE Shorts (optional).
- Required
- Getting there
- The nearest bus stop is at K’Road, providing convenient transportation. Furthermore, there’s a connecting bus from the Waitematā Station (Britomart) to the school.
What does the school say about itself?
Quoted, not summarised. Every school describes itself well, so this is here to be read as the school’s own case rather than as a finding — and a school that states nothing simply has no row.
Quoted from this school’s own website, as we read it on 13 August 2026. A web page carries no date of its own, so that is the day we read it — not a statement that any of this is still the case. Each line quotes the words it came from.
- In their words
- More than a hundred years after the founding of the school, Auckland Girls’ Grammar School remains at the forefront of educating young women to make a meaningful and significant contribution to their communities, society and the world.
- International students
- Accepted, as stated
We welcome international applicants to enter into any year group, subject to availability.
- Accepted, as stated
What is on offer beyond the classroom?
The sports, arts, clubs and groups this school names on its own website. Not a complete list of what any school offers, and not a count — a school that names more here has written more down, which is not the same as doing more.
Quoted from this school’s own website, as we read it on 13 August 2026. A web page carries no date of its own, so that is the day we read it — not a statement that any of this is still the case. Each line quotes the words it came from.
- On offer
- biennial school productions
Auckland Girls’ Grammar School is renowned for our high-quality biennial school productions.
- school music itinerant scheme
Through our school music itinerant scheme, students have access to learning a wide range of musical instruments.
- auditioned choir
Students are encouraged to join co-curricular music groups, including the auditioned choir, chamber music groups, flute ensemble, string groups, and jazz combo.
- chamber music groups
Students are encouraged to join co-curricular music groups, including the auditioned choir, chamber music groups, flute ensemble, string groups, and jazz combo.
- flute ensemble
Students are encouraged to join co-curricular music groups, including the auditioned choir, chamber music groups, flute ensemble, string groups, and jazz combo.
- string groups
Students are encouraged to join co-curricular music groups, including the auditioned choir, chamber music groups, flute ensemble, string groups, and jazz combo.
- jazz combo
Students are encouraged to join co-curricular music groups, including the auditioned choir, chamber music groups, flute ensemble, string groups, and jazz combo.
- Bring It On
In dance, our students participate in local festivals and competitions, including “Bring It On.”
- AGGS Athletics Day
AGGS hosts several major sports events throughout the year, including the AGGS Athletics Day, a highlight of track and field activities.
- AGGS Swimming Sports
Other key events include the AGGS Swimming Sports and Cross Country.
- Cross Country
Other key events include the AGGS Swimming Sports and Cross Country.
- Student Council
Our Student Council is led by the Head Prefects and is made up of students from each year level and also the Student Representative on the Board of Trustees.
- Trees for Survival – tree planting day
There are other events throughout the year students can volunteer to take part in for example, Trees for Survival – tree planting day and Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA).
- Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA)
There are other events throughout the year students can volunteer to take part in for example, Trees for Survival – tree planting day and Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA).
- biennial school productions
Who goes here?
Ethnicity breakdown of the total roll, shown as context. Not ranked, and not compared against any average.
- European
- 231
- Māori
- 267
- Pacific
- 808
- Asian
- 279
- MELAA
- 20
- Other
- 12
- International
- 10
Roll by year level and age
Shown as context, not ranked, not compared to any average. As at 30 June 2026, from the same annual return as the roll count above.
| Māori | Pacific | Asian | MELAA | Other | European/ Pākehā | International students | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 09 | 65 | 183 | 65 | 4 | 1 | 55 | 1 | 271 |
| Year 10 | 51 | 186 | 43 | 5 | 6 | 39 | 1 | 242 |
| Year 11 | 45 | 150 | 46 | 2 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 210 |
| Year 12 | 50 | 165 | 48 | 4 | 3 | 46 | 5 | 236 |
| Year 13+ | 27 | 156 | 41 | 6 | 2 | 40 | 0 | 209 |
| Total | 238 | 840 | 243 | 21 | 15 | 217 | 11 | 1168 |
| Māori | Pacific | Asian | MELAA | Other | European/ Pākehā | International students | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Age 13 | 52 | 160 | 54 | 4 | 1 | 49 | 1 | 231 |
| Age 14 | 54 | 166 | 42 | 4 | 4 | 39 | 1 | 228 |
| Age 15 | 51 | 169 | 49 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 1 | 225 |
| Age 16 | 47 | 169 | 44 | 3 | 2 | 46 | 5 | 233 |
| Age 17 | 28 | 144 | 37 | 6 | 2 | 41 | 3 | 199 |
| Age 18 | 4 | 29 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 46 |
| Age 19+ | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 238 | 840 | 243 | 21 | 15 | 217 | 11 | 1168 |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0
Academic results
Percentage with NCEA level 1 or above — 2025
99.5%
| Auckland Girls' Grammar School | 99.5% |
|---|---|
| Auckland Region | 90.1% |
| Secondary (Year 9-15) | 88% |
| State: Not integrated | 83.6% |
| New Zealand | 85.2% |
Trend and demographic breakdown
| Female | 99.5% |
|---|---|
| Male | Not applicable |
| Māori | 100% |
| Pacific | 99.4% |
| Asian | 100% |
| MELAA | Too few to report |
| Other | Too few to report |
| European/Pākehā | 100% |
| Total | 99.5% |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison NCEA level 1 data (2023-2025)
Percentage with NCEA level 2 or above — 2025
96.3%
| Auckland Girls' Grammar School | 96.3% |
|---|---|
| Auckland Region | 85.3% |
| Secondary (Year 9-15) | 81% |
| State: Not integrated | 75.4% |
| New Zealand | 77.8% |
Trend and demographic breakdown
| Female | 96.3% |
|---|---|
| Male | Not applicable |
| Māori | 96.8% |
| Pacific | 95.2% |
| Asian | 97.4% |
| MELAA | Too few to report |
| Other | Too few to report |
| European/Pākehā | 97.4% |
| Total | 96.3% |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison NCEA level 2 data (2023-2025)
Percentage with NCEA level 3 or above — 2025
89.9%
| Auckland Girls' Grammar School | 89.9% |
|---|---|
| Auckland Region | 71.7% |
| Secondary (Year 9-15) | 61.8% |
| State: Not integrated | 55.2% |
| New Zealand | 59% |
Trend and demographic breakdown
| Female | 89.9% |
|---|---|
| Male | Not applicable |
| Māori | 83.9% |
| Pacific | 89.8% |
| Asian | 94.9% |
| MELAA | Too few to report |
| Other | Too few to report |
| European/Pākehā | 89.7% |
| Total | 89.9% |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison NCEA level 3 data (2023-2025)
Percentage with VP Award — 2025
37.8%
| Auckland Girls' Grammar School | 37.8% |
|---|---|
| Auckland Region | 14.6% |
| Secondary (Year 9-15) | 15.2% |
| State: Not integrated | 14.4% |
| New Zealand | 14.1% |
Trend and demographic breakdown
| Female | 37.8% |
|---|---|
| Male | Not applicable |
| Māori | 61.3% |
| Pacific | 39.8% |
| Asian | 25.6% |
| MELAA | Too few to report |
| Other | Too few to report |
| European/Pākehā | 41% |
| Total | 37.8% |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison Vocational Pathway data (2023-2025)
Retention
Percentage staying until at least 17th birthday — 2025
94.5%
| Auckland Girls' Grammar School | 94.5% |
|---|---|
| Auckland Region | 88.9% |
| Secondary (Year 9-15) | 83.5% |
| State: Not integrated | 81.4% |
| New Zealand | 83% |
Trend and demographic breakdown
| Female | 94.5% |
|---|---|
| Male | Not applicable |
| Māori | 87.1% |
| Pacific | 93.4% |
| Asian | 97.4% |
| MELAA | Too few to report |
| Other | Too few to report |
| European/Pākehā | 97.4% |
| Total | 94.5% |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison trend data (2023-2025)
— 2024
not reported
| Asian | not reported |
|---|---|
| Female | not reported |
| Male | not reported |
| Māori | not reported |
| Pacific | not reported |
| MELAA | not reported |
| Other | not reported |
| European/Pākehā | not reported |
| Total | not reported |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 1: School leavers enrolled in tertiary education one year after leaving school (2022-2024 leaver cohorts)
— 2023
not reported
| Female | not reported |
|---|---|
| Male | not reported |
| Māori | not reported |
| Pacific | not reported |
| Asian | not reported |
| MELAA | not reported |
| Other | not reported |
| European/Pākehā | not reported |
| Total | not reported |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: School leavers enrolled in tertiary education two years after leaving school (2021-2023 leaver cohorts)
— 2024
not reported
| Female | not reported |
|---|---|
| Male | not reported |
| Māori | not reported |
| Pacific | not reported |
| Asian | not reported |
| MELAA | not reported |
| Other | not reported |
| European/Pākehā | not reported |
| Total | not reported |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 1: School leavers enrolled in tertiary education one year after leaving school (2022-2024 leaver cohorts)
— 2023
not reported
| Female | not reported |
|---|---|
| Male | not reported |
| Māori | not reported |
| Pacific | not reported |
| Asian | not reported |
| MELAA | not reported |
| Other | not reported |
| European/Pākehā | not reported |
| Total | not reported |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: School leavers enrolled in tertiary education two years after leaving school (2021-2023 leaver cohorts)
Student engagement
Age-standardised stand-down rate per 1,000 students — 2024
10.3%
| Auckland Girls' Grammar School | 10.3% |
|---|---|
| Auckland Region | 29.7% |
| Secondary (Year 9-15) | 35.8% |
| State | 40.2% |
| New Zealand | 37.1% |
Trend and demographic breakdown
| Female | 10.3% |
|---|---|
| Male | 0% |
| Māori | 10.3% |
| Pacific | 13.7% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Other | 0% |
| European/Pākehā | 3.1% |
| Total | 10.3% |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison stand-down rates data (2024)
Age-standardised suspension rate per 1,000 students — 2024
1.9%
| Auckland Girls' Grammar School | 1.9% |
|---|---|
| Auckland Region | 3% |
| Secondary (Year 9-15) | 4% |
| State | 4.5% |
| New Zealand | 4.1% |
Trend and demographic breakdown
| Female | 1.9% |
|---|---|
| Male | 0% |
| Māori | 0% |
| Pacific | 2.5% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Other | 0% |
| European/Pākehā | 2.5% |
| Total | 1.9% |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison suspension rates data (2024)
Age-standardised exclusion rate per 1,000 students — 2024
1.2%
| Auckland Girls' Grammar School | 1.2% |
|---|---|
| Auckland Region | 1.4% |
| Secondary (Year 9-15) | 1.7% |
| State | 1.9% |
| New Zealand | 1.8% |
Trend and demographic breakdown
| Female | 1.2% |
|---|---|
| Male | 0% |
| Māori | 0% |
| Pacific | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Other | 0% |
| European/Pākehā | 3.1% |
| Total | 1.2% |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison exclusion data (2024)
About the school
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 485
- Boarding
- No
- Language of instruction
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Urban / rural
- Major urban area
- Date opened
- 31 August 1888
The Equity Index is used by the Ministry to allocate equity funding. It describes the socio-economic barriers a school’s students face, not how good the school is. How the Equity Index works
What did ERO find?
The Education Review Office reviews every school and publishes what it finds in full. We quote ERO’s report here, section by section, in ERO’s own words and order, and link to it. We do not summarise a report, pick a line out of one, or turn one into a score. How ERO reviews schools
- Reports ERO holds
- 4
- Last reviewed
- 15 May 2024
- Latest report
- Te Ara Huarau | School Profile Report
- Report type
- Profile report
- Board assurance
- The board attested to all areas (15 May 2024)
A board assurance statement is the board’s own account of whether it took all reasonable steps to meet its legal obligations, on the date shown. It is not ERO’s finding. ERO reports separately, in the same report, on any non-compliance it identified during that process.
The board assurance report of 15 May 2024 carries no actions-for-compliance section — the section ERO uses when it names non-compliance it identified. That is what this report contains; it is not ERO saying it found none. Other reports ERO holds for this school may say something different.
The roll ERO recorded, and when
ERO writes a roll into each report it publishes: a count taken for that report, on the day shown, by the review team that was there. The Ministry of Education’s current roll for this school is 1192 — the figure at the top of this page, and the one to use for how big the school is now. These are a different measurement by a different body, so they will rarely agree, and a difference between them is not a change in the school.
June 2018
1030
Counted while ERO’s review team was at the school. Education Review Office, report of 5 July 2018
This is one count taken for one report. It says what the roll was on that day, and nothing about how the roll has moved.
What ERO wrote in its latest report
This is ERO’s report of 15 May 2024 — “Te Ara Huarau | School Profile Report” — section by section, under ERO’s own headings, in ERO’s own order. Nothing is summarised, shortened or reordered.
Background
This Profile Report was written within 18 months of the Education Review Office and Auckland Girls’ Grammar School working in Te Ara Huarau , an improvement evaluation approach used in most English Medium State and State Integrated Schools. For more information about Te Ara Huarau see ERO’s website. www.ero.govt.nz
Context
Auckland Girls’ Grammar School in Central Auckland caters for young women in Years 9 to 13. Most students attending the school travel from outside the local area and reflect the diverse demographic of greater Auckland.
Ngā Tūmanako o Kahurangi , the school’s bilingual whānau unit’s vision is to grow independent young women of strength and character with a focus on the best outcomes for Māori kōhine.
Auckland Girls’ Grammar School is the managing school for Eden Campus Teen Parent Unit and the license holder for AGGS Childcare Centre which is located on the school site.
Auckland Girls’ Grammar School’s strategic priorities for improving outcomes for learners are:
Honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership.
Culture of excellence.
Commitment to learning, growth and development.
Foster connections through culturally enabling practices.
Health and wellbeing of our people.
You can find a copy of the school’s strategic and annual plan on Auckland Girls’ Grammar School’s website.
ERO and the school are working together to evaluate how well staff and learners engage with and respond to achievement data to promote excellent and equitable outcomes.
The rationale for selecting this evaluation is:
school leaders are determined to support a culture of excellence and equity in teaching and learning
the achievement of NCEA Merit and Excellence endorsements is an area for further improvement
to ensure barriers to achieving literacy and numeracy co-requisites are mitigated for all learners
to enhance student agency through improved understanding about their own learning and next steps.
The school expects to see:
increasing numbers of learners achieving NCEA with Merit and Excellence endorsements
embedded systems and processes to support teachers and learners to engage meaningfully with achievement data
teachers confidently and consistently using data to inform teaching and learning, with a focus on accelerating student achievement
learners demonstrating agency and self-belief in their ability to achieve personal excellence
a junior curriculum that supports learners to develop agency regarding their academic progress.
Strengths
The school can draw from the following strengths to support its goal to evaluate how well staff and learners engage with and respond to achievement data to promote excellent and equitable outcomes for all learners.
the school board and senior leaders have a focus on equity and improving outcomes for Māori and Pasifika kōhine
established systems and processes to support professional learning for teachers
an overall upward trajectory in NCEA achievement at all levels, including University Entrance.
Where to next?
Moving forward, the school will prioritise:
developing a shared understanding of the explicit skills required to continue to shift the overall achievement of our learners
professional learning for leaders and teachers to continue to build school wide evaluation capacity and data analysis capability.
ERO’s role will be to support the school in its evaluation for improvement cycle to improve outcomes for all learners. ERO will support the school in reporting their progress to the community. The next public report on ERO’s website will be a Te Ara Huarau | School Evaluation Report and is due within three years.
Shelley Booysen Director of Schools
15 May 2024
About the School
The Education Counts website provides further information about the school’s student population, student engagement and student achievement. educationcounts.govt.nz/home
Read the full report on ero.govt.nz →
All 4 reports ERO holds for this school
ERO reviews a school every few years — around four years between reviews is the usual cycle — so an older date here reflects where a school sits in that cycle, not how it is doing.
Source: Education Review Office, CC BY 4.0.
Roll date: 30 June 2026 (2026).