“I love the grounds at Woodford, they are so beautiful and definitely one of a kind. When it’s a summer day in Term 4, the pool sparkling, the trees green, the sun shining, it just makes you want to relax, and you feel at home.”

Lucinda Beamish • Year 9

Our Environment

In 1894 Miss Mabel Annie Hodge, from Cheltenham, England founded Woodford House in Hastings with 18 daygirls and 4 boarders. The School prospered under her leadership. To cater for the development, land was purchased on the hills of Havelock North in 1911.

The present hall and dining room are a part of the original building. Since then, many other facilities have been added and the grounds have been developed and landscaped to maximise the stunning 22 hectare site that overlooks orchards, vineyards and
mountain ranges.

“With our cozy, modern classrooms and beautiful surroundings it is easy to work in our relaxed environment.”
Djany Tanabe • Year 12

“Woodford House is very beautiful.
I really enjoy walking down to Haddington. The waft of the flowers just smacks you in the face.”
Rachel Avery • Year 9