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Whanganui High School - International

Name: Whanganui High School - International
Address: Purnell Street, Whanganui, 4541, NZ
Telephone: +6463490178
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International Students at Whanganui High School International students choose to come to Wanganui for one of three reasons.
1. The school's academic record.

Their friends have been here and they had a good experience and recommend the school.
2. The students pass the NCEA assessments at rates 20% above the National average.
3. Outdoor education: The school's position close to the National Parks in the center of the North Island means we are able to use our surroundings to have an excellent outdoor education programme.

05/04/2026

Our students had an amazing time in Wellington from the 27th March to the 28th March with a bunch of different activities. The Tepapa museum, Mt Victoria, Paraliament, the Cable car, the Cuba festival and more!! The students had an absolute blast and there’s more to come💚💛

27/03/2026

Our International Students have enjoyed their first day on the trip to Wellington.

A few fun stops along the way, including the Foxton Windmill and a play at Levin Adventure Park (turns out our staff were just as keen on the playground as the students!).

In Wellington, they visited Te Papa Tongarewa and took in the view from Mount Victoria Lookout.

Looking forward to more adventures tomorrow.

21/03/2026

Wishing our international students, Adela Slanarova from the Czech Republic 🇨🇿, and David Strobel and Milo Weber from Germany 🇩🇪, along with full school Maadi Rowing Squad all the best for the Maadi Regatta in Twizel. Row hard 💚💛

12/03/2026

Thank you to the River City Press Whanganui for this story. We LOVED hosting the Otemon Gakuin Venus Rugby 7s team! A big THANK YOU again to Sosoli Talawadua and the team at Whanganui Rugby for making this event such a success. Thank you also to our co-hosts, Whanganui Girls' College. We look forward to hosting Otemon Gakuin again in 2028.

01/03/2026

🏉🇯🇵 What a fantastic week of rugby and cultural exchange!
Our Rugby Sevens tournament wrapped up on Friday with an exciting 35–21 final between Manukura and Otemon Gakuin High School. Congratulations to Manukura on the win 👏

The rivalry isn’t over just yet - the two teams will meet again next month at the Sanix Tournament in Fukuoka, and the Otemon girls are already looking forward to the rematch!

It’s been a wonderful week of sport, friendship and connection. We farewelled our Otemon guests yesterday and look forward to seeing them back here again in 2028.

A big thank you to Whanganui Rugby for running the training sessions and organising a fantastic tournament. We're also very grateful to Larson Whittaker for the photos.

26/02/2026

🏉The tournament is underway!

There’s a fantastic write-up in today’s Whanganui Chronicle featuring our special guests from Otemon Gakuin High School and their Rugby Sevens tour to Whanganui. We’re proud to see this wonderful international sporting exchange highlighted in the media!

👉 Check out the full article here:
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/sport/otemon-gakuin-high-school-girls-rugby-sevens-team-to-compete-in-whanganui-tournament/TBKO53XDY5DILGPGPP5UWVKH3Q/

24/02/2026

🏉✨ International Rugby in Action! ✨🏉

What an incredible start to the week as Whanganui High School and Whanganui Girls' College co-host the Venus girls’ rugby team from Otemon Gakuin High School, Osaka, Japan! 🇯🇵🇳🇿

This morning we came together for our first joint training session, which was an awesome display of energy, skill, and international friendship. A huge thank you to Whanganui Rugby for organising and leading such a fantastic session. Your support is greatly appreciated! 🙌

The excitement is building as we look ahead to Friday’s Mini 7s Tournament, hosted at Whanganui High School. Teams from Otemon Gakuin, Whanganui High School, Whanganui Girls’ College, Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Tupoho and Manukura will take the field for what promises to be an unforgettable day of girls' rugby.

We can’t wait to see these talented young athletes showcase their skills, sportsmanship, and the power of rugby to bring cultures together. Bring on Friday! 💪🔥

21/02/2026

🥇 And they’ve done it again! 🥇
Huge congratulations to our German international students David Strobel and Milo Weber on winning GOLD in the Novice Double Sculls at the New Zealand Club Rowing Championships! 🚣‍♂️🔥
To claim another national title is an outstanding achievement. We are so
incredibly proud of David and Milo and their accomplishments in such a short time.
What a moment. What a result. 🥇🇳🇿

20/02/2026

What an incredible achievement for our international students! 🌟

When David Strobel and Milo Weber arrived from Germany in July last year, they had never rowed before. Fast forward just months, and they are now New Zealand Champions! 🥇

Their dedication, courage to try something new, and commitment to team training have paid off in the most spectacular way. We are immensely proud of how they have embraced every opportunity here in New Zealand.

Congratulations, David, Milo and to the entire Novice Boys crew on an outstanding Gold Medal performance at the New Zealand Club Rowing Championships! 💪🏻🇳🇿

18/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Whanganui High School International Department 🎄

As we wrap up an incredible year, we want to thank our amazing students, homestay families, and staff for their support and dedication. We hope you all enjoy a well-deserved break filled with joy, laugher and time with loved ones.

Please note: Our school office will reopen on Tuesday, 20 January 2026.
Enjoy the holidays, stay safe, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the new year! 🌟

20/11/2025

Beautiful day. Great vibes.
WHS international students took on the 2025 Whanganui Tough Teen event — and they nailed it!
Lots of laughs, lots of mud, and lots of memories.

Address

Purnell Street
Whanganui
4541

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 3pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 3pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 3pm
Thursday	8:30am - 3pm
Friday	8:30am - 3pm

Telephone

+6463490178

Website

http://www.whanganuihigh.school.nz/

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