New Zealand - Wellington - Wellington Girls' College - 3HK - 1984 Wellington Girls' College - Founded in 1883 - Seeing a need for higher education for girls the founding fathers of Wellington College leased a building in Abel Smith Street in 1882 - In 1884 the building was overcrowded with 130 students. As a result of his visit the school was moved to its current site in Pipitea Street #wellington #school