Welcome, I’m Tracy Herft, the Principal of Rangi Ruru Girls’ School. Thank you for taking the time to discover who we are and what we stand for.
Welcome to Rangi Ruru Girls’ School.
I am deeply honoured to serve as the 11th Principal of Rangi Ruru, and I embrace the responsibility of contributing to your daughter’s education and experience. Building on the strong foundation laid by our past Principals, I am committed to maintaining our status as a leader in girls’ education in New Zealand and beyond.
Our school boasts a proud heritage, innovative programmes, and an exceptionally talented team. We are dedicated to the holistic development of each student, providing unique opportunities that enable them to embody the pillars of the Rangi Graduate: Be You, Be the Change, Be Your Best, and Belong. Whether in the classroom or through our extensive cocurricular activities, we ensure every student is able to be themselves and achieve their goals in an environment that they feel they truly belong in. The size of our school and our classes allows us to truly know our students and foster strong, lifelong connections.
For over 135 years, Rangi Ruru has been at the forefront of girls’ education, nurturing young people who aspire to bring about positive change in the world. I invite you to discover and experience all that Rangi Ruru has to offer.
Ko te manu e kai ana i te miro nōnā te ngahere, ko te manu e kai ana i te mātauranga nōnā te ao. The forest belongs to the bird who feasts on the miro berry, the world belongs to the bird who feasts on education.
Preparing our Students for the World
In preparing our students to navigate and shape this complex and changing world, we recognise not only the importance of delivering academic excellence, but also of supporting and challenging opinions, promoting independence and global diversity within our community, and nurturing a culture of tolerance, compassion and resilience. These qualities are key to empowering our students to thrive, both as they live and work alongside their friends and peers at Rangi Ruru, and as they go on to lead successful and fulfilling lives beyond.
Developing the Whole Girl
We unashamedly put our student’s wellbeing at the forefront along with their academic achievements and we are proud to develop intellectually curious, self-motivated and enthusiastic young women. Rangi Ruru Girls’ School has sustained an outstanding reputation for an inspired tradition of leading the way with girls’ education and excellence for over a century, which we cherish, evolving and innovating to meet the challenges of each new generation.