Wellington College

This college began at 1867 as Wellington Grammar school on Woodward Street. In 1874 it opened at its present location.

Wellington Girls' College

It was founded in 1883 next to the Wellington College. At that time it was called Wellington Girls' High School. As an academic school, the school is primarily focused on the training girls for careers as experts in scientific and technological areas.  Sixteen percent of all students at the school are Asian.