Boarding School Atlas

A state-integrated girls’ boarding and day school in Havelock North, Hawke’s Bay, teaching Years 7 to 13.

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At a glance

School type
Public / state · Public / state-funded
Official website
woodford.school.nz

Address: 3 Iona Road, Private Bag 1001 Havelock North 4157 New Zealand

Academic

Ages taught
Years 7 to 13source
School admits
Girlssource
Day places
Yessource
Curriculum
NCEAsource
Qualifications
NCEAsource
Teaching languages
ENsource
Learning support
Not confirmed
English-language support
Not confirmed
Size
Not confirmed

Boarding

  • Full boarding

    Pupils live at school during term, including weekends.

Boarding entry
Not confirmed
Boarding is for
Girlssource
Accommodation
On campussource
Boarding houses
Not confirmed
Rooms
In Year 13, our girls can move into our apartments.source
Weekends and holidays
During weekends, girls can take part in a number of sport and recreation activities.source
Pastoral care
Each boarding house has a dedicated supervisor who provides around-the-clock care.source
Activities
Not confirmed
Facilities
Not confirmed

Admissions

Entry points
International intakes: January, April and July in Years 7 to 10; January and April in Year 11; January in Year 12.source
Application process
Domestic: complete a pre-enrolment form (New Zealand residents only).source
Assessments and interviews
Not confirmed
Documents
Not confirmed
Language requirements
International applicants are not required to produce an IELTS or TOEFL result; recommended IELTS levels are given by year group.source
Deadlines
Not confirmed
International applicants
Accepted. International students are enrolled into Year 7 to Year 11, with few exceptions into Year 12; applications close at least two months before entry. Students need to apply online and submit their completed application at least two months before entry.source
Guardianship
Not confirmed

Fees

Annual boarding total, calculated from published figures

A total is shown only where the school’s own figures support it. Original currency; no conversion.

  • Full boarding · Domestic pupils · 2026 · Years 7 to 13

    NZ$30,520 a year

    Basis: Tuition and boarding, published per year.

  • Boarding (pattern not named) · International pupils · 2027

    NZ$54,000 a year

    Basis: Tuition (published per year) plus boarding charge (published per year).

    • Tuition Fee (international boarding students, one school year; includes international student levy, ESOL provisions, compulsory textbooks): NZ$29,000
    • Accommodation and Special Character Fee (international; inclusive of boarding accommodation during term time): NZ$25,000
Published fees, exactly as the school states them
FeeAmountForYearIncludes tuition
Tuition and boarding (all-in)Weekly & Full Boarders – per student: attendance dues, special character donation, building contribution and boarding fees (total)Full boardingNZ$30,520 per yearsourceDomestic pupilsYears 7 to 132026read 17 October 2026Yes
TuitionTuition Fee (international boarding students, one school year; includes international student levy, ESOL provisions, compulsory textbooks)NZ$29,000 per yearsourceInternational pupils2027read 17 October 2026Not confirmed
Boarding chargeAccommodation and Special Character Fee (international; inclusive of boarding accommodation during term time)NZ$25,000 per yearsourceInternational pupils2027read 17 October 2026No

“Includes tuition: No” means the figure is a boarding charge on top of tuition. Day-pupil figures are shown for reference only and are never used as a boarding price. Additional costs not listed here may apply; always confirm with the school.

Scholarships and financial assistance

  • ScholarshipWoodford House Old Girls’ Association Scholarshipsource

    For intending or current boarding students in Year 9-13; applications due by 30 June each year.

Inspection reports

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Accreditation, registration and membership

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