VGHS has twice, in 2007 and again in 2011, been the winner of the PetroSA Proudly South African HomeGrown Awards, "Educational Institute of the Year.

"[1][2] The school is also a member of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation's "Circle of Excellence.

[3] Victoria Girls' High has also been placed sixth in the Eastern Cape based on its outstanding Mathematics and Science results.

[citation needed] Victoria Girls' High School also offers boarding facilities ranging from small and homely to large and social.

Victoria Girls' High offers a wide range of facilities including the Johan Carinus Art Centre, computer centres, three science labs and a ninety-seat audio-visual presentation venue.