Student injured in assault at Wellington Girls' College

A student has been injured after an assault at Wellington Girls' College this morning.

Police said it was notified of an assault at a Pipitea St address at 10.10am, with officers speaking to a second person.

"The two people involved are known to each other," a spokesperson said.

Wellington Free Ambulance said it took one person in a serious condition to Wellington Hospital.

Wellington Girls' College principal Julia Davidson said in a statement the school is working alongside police and the Ministry of Education following the incident.

"As this is an ongoing Police investigation, we are unable to comment further at this stage, other than to say the students involved are safe and their parents are with them.

"The safety and well-being of our school community is our top priority and we will be providing ongoing support as it is needed."

She said it was an "isolated and very sad" incident.