Palmerston North Girls’ High School is a secondary school for girls, Years 9 to 13, and enrolls approximately 1200 students. The school’s history commenced in 1902 as part of the Palmerston North District High School, and High School in 1904 until the establishment of the Girls’ High School in 1920, on its present site on Fitzherbert Avenue.
The majority of students are drawn from the city and neighbouring Massey University area. About one quarter of its students travel by bus from rural areas. An enrolment policy is in place under Section 11 of the Education Act 1989 to prevent overcrowding. The school’s zone provides 55% of its Year 9 roll.The socio economic sample designates the school as Decile 9. The population draws from European (82%), Maori (9%), Pasifika (3%), and Asian (3%).
Palmerston North Girls’ High School has provided quality education since 1902 and this is reflected in successive ERO reports. Its student achievement record places the school well above national averages including comparisons with national decile 8-10 schools. The curriculum offered is broad with an emphasis on encouraging students to achieve university entrance. The extra curricular programme is equally broad offering a wide range of sports, arts, extension, leadership, enterprise and personal challenge.
The school occupies a 3.11Ha site adjacent to Ongley Park, the tennis club and not far from other playing fields, swimming complex and sports facilities. The campus is well maintained, as are the grounds. The school has access to additional land which the Board is planning for its development.
A networked communications system and access to computers has been a significant investment for the Board in recent years. Development continues as the school strives to provide digital opportunities to meet the learning needs of students.
The school is fully staffed by well qualified teachers and support staff. Students acknowledge the extent to which staff are dedicated to meeting their learning needs and the degree of support they receive to achieve excellent outcomes.
The school is located within the Rangitane iwi area. Tribal origins of Maori students are quite diverse. With Massey University, UCOL, and Research institutions in the city the school is well served for the linkages available to enhance student learning opportunities. Clubs, service organisations and businesses also support our school. |
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The Board meets at 5.30pm every fourth Tuesday of each month, except in December and January. Meetings are open to the public and interested parties are welcome to attend.
Members of the Board include:
Shaun Carrick (Chairperson)
Doug Russell
Richard Burne
Helen Talamaivao
Louise Clarke
Joanna Crowhurst (Staff)
Georgia Benson (Student)
Melba Scott (Principal)
Sue Alchin (Secretary)
Contact:
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Phone: 06 3579194 ext 830 |
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Benchmark Indicators for 2006 |
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Benchmark Indicator
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PNGHS
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Decile 9 Schools
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Year 13 students
Year 13 NCEA or higher
University Entrance Attained
Gained 30 credits at Level 3
School Leavers
Year 13 qualification
Year 12 qualification
No qualification
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58
76
91
58
83
2
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47
63
80
44
72
6
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Trends in these benchmark indicators show that the school is moving towards its goal of academic excellence. For example, between 2002 and 2006 the proportion of school leavers with Year 13 qualifications or higher increased from 44% to 58%, while the proportion of school leavers with little or no qualification halved. |
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