There are three houses named after the three eminent men who were present at the opening of Herschel in 1922. The girls in the three houses compete against each other in the sporting, cultural and academic fields.

Rolt is named after Reverend D. Rolt, Dean of St George's Cathedral. The house colour is yellow and the mascot is a rabbit.

Merriman is named after the Honourable J. X. Merriman, Minister of Education. The house colour is red and the mascot is a reindeer.

Jagger is named after our founder, the Honourable J. W. Jagger. The house colour is green and the mascot is a hippo.