Auckland Girls' Grammar School
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Auckland Girls' Grammar School | |
Motto | Per Angusta Ad Augusta
"Through trials to triumph" |
Type | State single-sex girls' secondary school (Years 9-13) |
Year established | 1888 |
Address | Howe Street, Newton, Auckland |
Principal | Liz Thomson |
School roll | - |
Socio-economic decile (10 is high) | 5 |
Ministry of Education Institution no. | |
Website | www.aggs.school.nz |
Auckland Girls' Grammar School is a prestigious New Zealand secondary school for girls located in Newton, in the Auckland central business district. Established in 1888, it is one of the oldest and most well-respected secondary institutions in the country.
[edit] Notable Alumni
- Hon. Georgina Te Heuheu, National MP, former Minister of Courts and Womens' affairts under 1996 National-New Zealand First Government
- Dr. Penelope Brook Cowen, economist
- Indira Moala, Top 2 contestant on NZ Idol 2006
- Lana Coc-Kroft, Miss Universe NZ 1988, television presenter
- Candy Lane, famous professional dancer and host of Dancing with the Stars (New Zealand TV series)