Welcome

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"Our goal at Selwyn House School is to equip each student with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to be confident and capable learners. Successful learning involves making positive, healthy connections focused on collaboration, empathetic understanding and forming lifelong relationships." 

Julie Calder - Principal 

About Selwyn House School

Selwyn House School is a leading New Zealand Girls’ school for Years 1–8.

Selwyn House School was founded in 1929 and is the only South Island Girl’s Primary School offering the International Baccalaureate Primary Year Programme.

With small classes, personalised learning and leadership opportunities every student gains a sense of purpose.

OUR VISION

Thriving Today, Changing Tomorrow

OUR VALUES

Curious - Courageous - Resilient - Inspirational

At Selwyn House School, we cultivate four central values that inspire our community and drive our vision for the future of education, our tamariki and our community.