Palmerston North Girls’ High School

Palmerston North Girls’ High School (PNGHS) is a girls only school of 1,250 domestic and 40 international students (approx).

With over 100 years of admirable tradition, Palmerston North Girls’ High School has an outstanding reputation for nurturing personal academic and co-curricular excellence since 1902. PNGHS performs amongst the top girls’ schools in New Zealand and consistently outperforms the national average.

In an all-girl study environment, students are encouraged to be innovative and bold, to explore and try things that they might otherwise not try in front of boys. Our teachers can focus on teaching methodology that best suits girls. Our students enjoy custom-tailored learning and instruction. They find much greater freedom and confidence to express themselves and pursue their interests.

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Why PNGHS?

Smaller classes, individualised attention and specialised English classes for international students
Choice of a variety of subjects to specialise and focus on your future career
Extensive variety of co-curricular activities and sports programmes to enhance your sporting skills
Impressive facilities. Student and parent portal access for up to date newsletters, notices and information
Dedicated and personalised international student support and pastoral care
Caring, nurturing and quality homestay environment in a safe and quiet city providing affordable living

Academic

PNGHS offers a very broad range of subjects in many different disciplines including Business, Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Technology, and Sports
Choice of academic pathways. Students can choose to study univerisity approved subjects towards gaining National Certifcate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) as well as vocational courses.
Extensive academic opportunities and excellent academic support programmes
Excellent academic results – 95% of students achieved Level 2 in 2015. 55% were endorsed with Merit or Excellence.

Sport

We support over 30 sports codes including both individual and team pursuits. Most of our sports have teams selected to compete at the annual NZ Secondary School competition. Our individuals earn NZ representation status and many represent NZ in global competitions.

Palmerston North Girls’ High School offers a wide variety of sports for students to participate in. These include Archery, Artistic Roller Skating, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Canoe Polo, Cheerleading, Cricket, Croquet, Cross Country, Cycling, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Indoor Netball, Lawn Bowls, Multi Sport, Netball, Netball Umpiring, Orienteering, Smallbore Rifle Shooting, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Touch and Volleyball.

The Arts

Students are able to participate and compete in activities such as debating, instrumental ensembles and choral groups, Diversity Dance Company, Pasifka Fusion, Kapa Haka, the annual Rock da House talent quest, school productions, cultural dance groups, the International Festival, Year 10 Wearable Art, writing, art exhibitions, speechmaking, media and much more.

Pastoral Care

Our International Office is open during school hours and offers support for all kinds of problems, including academic enquiries, homesickness or sometimes for students to just catch a breath between intense study hours. We are also contactable 24/7 in case of emergencies.

School Fees

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Videos

Palmerston North Girls’ High School – aerial flyover of the school grounds.

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Location

Address: 238 Fitzherbert Ave, West End, Palmerston North 4410
Website: http://www.pnghs.school.nz/

Find out more

For more information about this school, please contact ISENZ.

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Palmerston North Girls’ High School