MGC Uniform requirements
School Uniform
Our students show pride in themselves, our College and by wearing their uniform correctly at all times. The Marlborough Girls’ College uniform is practical and we offer a range of options for all students including skirts, shorts and long trousers. This allows for comfort and alternatives depending on the season. We expect students and whānau to ensure the correct uniform is worn to and from school every day.
We are able to support students and whānau with uniform if required. Please talk to the Dean for your year group.
Information
Uniform Shop
Open Time & Location
The Uniform Shop is open at lunchtime 1-2.15pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during term time.
You can find the Uniform Shop through Gate 4 at the rear of T block on McLauchlan Street.
Payment
Payment by cash or Eftpos including all major credit cards (exception of Amex)
WINZ and CFYS payments
Paywave available instore
Contact details
Enquiries to email or phone to leave a message if you would like to be contacted regarding uniform.
Information
Uniform Guidelines
Required Uniform Y9
- Choice of bottoms: navy skirt, lavalava, trousers, or shorts (from Uniform Shop)
- Dark blue short-sleeve or long-sleeve blouse
- White ankle socks (from Uniform Shop or can be purchased elsewhere–please check style)
- Black leather or leather-like shoes, all black including soles, black or navy Roman sandals; students can also wear Birkenstock sandals with a back heel strap.
Optional Uniform
- MGC navy blue Jersey
- MGC Blazer
- Plain navy or black Jackets – Term 2 and 3 only.
Outdoor option – not to be worn indoors or on formal occasions. No labels or adornments - Navy blue or black tights – Term 2 and 3 only
- MGC Scarf (gold and blue bands)
- Blue, black or white scrunchie or hair tie
- Plain black leather school sandals, e.g. Roman sandals. (no socks or pantyhose)
- Plain navy Gloves
- White turtle-necked or polo-necked Skivvy
- (Term 2 and 3 only)
- MGC navy sleeveless Vest
- MGC navy blue Trousers
- MGC approved Shorts
Jewellery
Students may not wear jewellery while in uniform except for:
- A watch
- Earring studs of no more than 5.2mm of gold, silver, pearl or birthstone in each earlobe (Visible facial or body piercings are not permitted.)
- Sleeper earrings of no more than 12mm diameter are permitted in each earlobe
- Nose studs of no more than 1mm, clear, gold or silver
- A taonga made of greenstone or bone may be worn outside the uniform.
Make-up
- Make-up if worn is to be subtle and not obvious. Students will be asked to remove heavy black eyeliner, mascara and eye shadow
- No coloured nail polish to be worn.
Number 1’s (Dress Uniform)
Number 1’s is the term used for our dress uniform. Dress uniform is worn on official occasions when representing the College (and travelling to and from events).
Dress uniform consists of the Marlborough Girls’ College senior skirt and blazer:
- worn with navy blue tights, MGC winter sleeved blouse and tie in winter (Terms 2 and 3)
- worn with the MGC summer shirt, white socks and school shoes in summer (Terms 1 and 4).
Blazers are available for hire at the Uniform Shop for $20 (to cover the cost of dry cleaning, repair and replacement). These must be booked in advance.
Required Uniform Y10 & Y11
● Choice of old uniform (Napier tartan skirt, white blouse) or
new uniform (Navy skirt, blue blouse)
● NO mixing and matching (e.g. new navy skirt with white
blouse)
● White ankle socks, navy jerseys, scarves, and PE tops
continue to be worn with the new uniform (no changes)
● If you need to wear No. 1s to represent the school, the
blazer remains the same for 2025
Optional Uniform
- MGC navy blue Jersey
- MGC Blazer
- Plain navy or black Jackets – Term 2 and 3 only.
Outdoor option – not to be worn indoors or on formal occasions. No labels or adornments - Navy blue or black tights – Term 2 and 3 only
- MGC Scarf (gold and blue bands)
- Blue, black or white scrunchie or hair tie
- Plain black leather school sandals, e.g. Roman sandals. (no socks or pantyhose)
- Plain navy Gloves
- White turtle-necked or polo-necked Skivvy
- (Term 2 and 3 only)
- MGC navy sleeveless Vest
- MGC navy blue Trousers
- MGC approved Shorts
Jewellery
Students may not wear jewellery while in uniform except for:
- A watch
- Earring studs of no more than 5.2mm of gold, silver, pearl or birthstone in each earlobe (Visible facial or body piercings are not permitted.)
- Sleeper earrings of no more than 12mm diameter are permitted in each earlobe
- Nose studs of no more than 1mm, clear, gold or silver
- A taonga made of greenstone or bone may be worn outside the uniform.
Make-up
- Make-up if worn is to be subtle and not obvious. Students will be asked to remove heavy black eyeliner, mascara and eye shadow
- No coloured nail polish to be worn.
Number 1’s (Dress Uniform)
Number 1’s is the term used for our dress uniform. Dress uniform is worn on official occasions when representing the College (and travelling to and from events).
Dress uniform consists of the Marlborough Girls’ College senior skirt and blazer:
- worn with navy blue tights, MGC winter sleeved blouse and tie in winter (Terms 2 and 3)
- worn with the MGC summer shirt, white socks and school shoes in summer (Terms 1 and 4).
Blazers are available for hire at the Uniform Shop for $20 (to cover the cost of dry cleaning, repair and replacement). These must be booked in advance.
Required Uniform Y12 & Y13
● New uniform is only mandatory for Y9
● Choice of old uniform (Senior tartan skirt, white blouse) or
new uniform (Navy skirt, pinstripe blouse)
● NO mixing and matching blouses and skirts; however, old
navy shorts and trousers can be worn with the new blouse
● White ankle socks, navy jerseys, and scarves continue to be
worn with the new uniform (no changes)
● No. 1s remain the same: the old blazer remains standard for
2025. New blazers will only be sold if old blazers are sold out.
Optional Uniform
- MGC navy blue Jersey
- MGC Blazer
- Plain navy or black Jackets – Term 2 and 3 only.
Outdoor option – not to be worn indoors or on formal occasions. No labels or adornments - Navy blue or black tights – Term 2 and 3 only
- MGC Scarf (gold and blue bands)
- Blue, black or white scrunchie or hair tie
- Plain black leather school sandals, e.g. Roman sandals. (no socks or pantyhose)
- Plain navy Gloves
- White turtle-necked or polo-necked Skivvy
- (Term 2 and 3 only)
- MGC navy sleeveless Vest
- MGC navy blue Trousers
- MGC approved Shorts
Jewellery
Students may not wear jewellery while in uniform except for:
- A watch
- Earring studs of no more than 5.2mm of gold, silver, pearl or birthstone in each earlobe (Visible facial or body piercings are not permitted.)
- Sleeper earrings of no more than 12mm diameter are permitted in each earlobe
- Nose studs of no more than 1mm, clear, gold or silver
- A taonga made of greenstone or bone may be worn outside the uniform.
Make-up
- Make-up if worn is to be subtle and not obvious. Students will be asked to remove heavy black eyeliner, mascara and eye shadow
- No coloured nail polish to be worn.
Number 1’s (Dress Uniform)
Number 1’s is the term used for our dress uniform. Dress uniform is worn on official occasions when representing the College (and travelling to and from events).
Dress uniform consists of the Marlborough Girls’ College senior skirt and blazer:
- worn with navy blue tights, MGC winter sleeved blouse and tie in winter (Terms 2 and 3)
- worn with the MGC summer shirt, white socks and school shoes in summer (Terms 1 and 4).
Blazers are available for hire at the Uniform Shop for $20 (to cover the cost of dry cleaning, repair and replacement). These must be booked in advance.
Second-hand Uniform
We also buy back uniforms that have been well looked after. Please call the uniform shop or email if you would like to find out more.
* Limited secondhand items sometimes available.
