Whanganui High School is a modern, co-educational school of approximately 1,500 students and over 160 staff. Their International Department has about 65 international students, which make up five percent of the student body. Their students come from a variety of countries including Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand, Brazil, Pacific Islands, Germany, Italy, France, Finland, Norway, and the Peoples Republic of China.
Whanganui offers a wide variety of performing arts such as dance, drama, music, stage challenge, productions, Kapa haka, Pasifika, or a combination of several of these activities! Plus, a sports performance program that offers advanced athletic training.
Whanganui High School is a good fit for students who are interested in:
- Outdoor Education
- Overnight camps
- Adventure experiences
- Leadership and training opportunities
- Māori Culture
- Kapa haka (Performing arts)
- Noho Marae (overnight stay in a meeting house)
- Te Reo Māori class (Māori language)