Avonside Girls' High School
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Based on 18 reviews and 139 answers
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Average of 16 reviews with area ratings
- Indoor environment3.0
- Outdoor environment3.0
- Activities2.9
- Education2.8
- Food2.8
- Staff2.7
- Safety2.7
- Communication2.6
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- Student2.09 August 2026
This school is ruining me.
This school is such a poor learning experience. All they care about is your attendance and they say about waiting 10 or 15 minut3s of class before literally going to the toilet. They should teach students not to be homophobic and transphobic because there is way too many bigots here with the thousands of students there. We barely learn about feminism, the school just speaks more than doing action for it so stop the dress codes. The uniform is stupid because why is the shirt so see through that y...
- Former Student2.05 August 2026
Personal experience.
In my personal opinion and experience as a former student, overall I think you should not send your child to this school. Majority of the staff are disrespectful and rude towards students because they have “Authority”. The education system is not the best, majority of students are failing classes and not passing their NZQA, this factor involves students not trying hard enough as well as the poor teaching ability of the staff. The mental health system within the Hauora centre is not up to the sta...
- Student1.013 January 2026
horrid
Avonside Girls’ High School is, in my experience, a terrible place to send your child. The school places far too much emphasis on image and reputation rather than genuinely supporting students’ wellbeing and individual needs. Many students feel overlooked, unheard, and unsupported, especially when they are struggling academically or emotionally. Communication between staff, students, and families is often poor, and concerns raised by parents do not always seem to be taken seriously. The learning...
- Student1.016 June 2025
NO GREEN GRAPES
There's no green grapes. GET ME OUT OF THIS HELL????????
- Former Student2.019 June 2024
AHHHHHH!
went to take a wiss one day, something tickled my leg, looked down and saw a rat! there was a hole in the wall with rats living in it! they are in the walls. they are in the walls. they are in the walls.
- Former Student5.020 February 2024
Proud Past Student
This is quite frankly, one of the best school experiences of my life. Growing up, I've had to move a lot, meaning I've changed schools a fair amount of times. Not all schools have been great, but I genuinely enjoyed my time at AGHS. If I could, I would repeat my high school experience all over again.
- Former Student5.010 February 2024
my home
This place is seriously awesome, filled with some of the fiercest, most passionate, and ride-or-die students you'll ever meet. At first, you might think they're a bit mean or bitchy, but let me tell ya, there's so much more to these gals. The students at Avonside Girls High School are like a force of nature. They don't hold back, speak their minds, and stand up for what they believe in. They've got this incredible strength and determination that's just downright inspiring. It's like they've got a "no limits" mindset, breaking through barriers and challenging the status quo. But let me tell you, behind that tough exterior, these girls have hearts of gold. Once you get to know 'em, you'll see the kind of loyalty and support that's off the charts. Actual girl’s girls. They've got each other's backs, lifting each other up when times get tough, and forming bonds that'll last a lifetime. It's like a sisterhood that's unbreakable, where kindness and compassion are the name of the game. Avonside Girls High School is all about celebrating individuality, nurturing passions, and encouraging students to go after their dreams with everything they've got. The teachers and staff are top-notch, too. They're there to guide these incredible young women, helping them become the absolute best versions of themselves.
- Other5.03 February 2024
wonderful!!
bathroom cuisine is immaculate. the mice in maths are so very friendly. there’s talking in the walls. there is talking in the walls.
- Employee5.030 January 2024
best school on earth
I got baptised here! Definitely going again next year
- Parent3.018 March 2023
.....
School is alright. The learning space is good and some teachers are great. Some teachers are very rude and don't help with your learning at all
- Student3.012 March 2023
Avonside
The buildings are rlly nice but they need more windows ! Its so dark at times, teachers are rlly nice but the sickbay and helping teachers are rude as shit ?
- Former Student2.015 February 2023
Don't go to avonside girls high school
Had a terrible experience due to bullying and threats teachers didn't really help and I ended up dropping out of school at 17 and hating all forms of education
- Former Student2.04 February 2023
average overall
most students are inconsiderate, especially when it comes to the bathrooms. i’d say about 50-50 of teachers are good and not the good, new principal is awesome. i’d recommend doing the short courses as the teachers in that dep are very helpful and nice.
- Student5.027 December 2022
Review for Avonside
I go to this school and I like it very much, the staff are very supportive and curriculum covers many different topics for any interest.
- Student1.02 May 2021
Don’t recommend
This school is shi all the teachers just care about the attendance more than your learning dont recommended
- Former Student2.03 March 2021
Mixed opinion
I was bullied so much I left. Most of the teachers were rly nice tho. Students dgaf and it's so easy to get away with stuff. Heaps of good opportunities in extra curricular but beware you'll get bullied if you be yourself. The school is full of racists and homophobic people including teachers. A teacher in particular targeted certain religious groups after a certain traumatic event. Senior leadership did bigger all. Also why go to a school known as slutside.
- Former Student2.027 December 2020
Not recommend
I would not recommend this school, at all. The main problem is the teachers, most of them are ok but there are three that immediately come to mind that were absolutely terrible. There is one teacher that is blatantly homophobic and transphobic.
- Student2.027 September 2020
Reflection
I genuinely find it a place where you are to look after yourself and you are all alone. Bullying, racism, homophobes and transphobes walk the hallways every day pin pointing people without realising they are doing it. The teachers are not very nice as majority of them have very little respect. This left me feeling extremely alone