Selwyn College was built in 1956 to service Auckland's rapidly growing suburban sprawl during the post-war population boom and newly developed areas such as Meadowbank–St. Johns and Kohimarama–Ōrākei.
Selwyn College was constructed in 1956 to cater to Auckland's expanding suburban development during the post-war population surge and newly formed districts such as Meadowbank–St. Johns and Kohimarama–Ōrākei.