Hunterhouse College opened its doors on 1st August 1987 with the amalgamation of two girls’ schools, Princess Gardens School which was already based on the school site and Ashleigh House School which was based on Windsor Avenue.
The name for the new school incorporated the history of both schools:
‘The Governors of Princess Gardens School and Ashleigh House School are pleased to announce the name of the new voluntary grammar school for girls to be created by their amalgamation in September, 1987.
It will be called Hunterhouse in tribute to the unique association of both schools with the family of Miss Anna Hunter, founder of Princess Gardens in 1865, and to the present Headmistresses, Mrs Elisabeth Hunter and Miss Doreen Hunter.
Our beautiful school grounds and Colinmore House make clear the tradition at the heart of the College whereas more recent builds and refurbishments are evidence of our desire to ensure the provision for our students is always a priority.