PNGHS Enrolment Timeline
Before completing the on-line enrolment application, please check these important key points which reflect Ministry of Education and Palmerston North Girls’ High School processes regarding the management of in-zone enrolments. Here is the link to the Ministry of Education enrolment scheme.
We receive more enrolments that we have places for. We have an obligation to ensure that in zone applications are legitimate
- Genuine In-Zone Residence Required: All in-zone applications must demonstrate authentic and genuine living arrangements within the school zone. The school reserves the right to verify this and withdraw enrolment if the address is not genuine, regardless of when the application was made. Verification may include a site visit to the provided address.
- Temporary Addresses for Enrolment: Using a temporary in-zone address solely to gain enrolment may lead to a review and annulment of the enrolment.
- Post-Enrolment Address Changes: If a student moves out of zone after enrolling, and the board believes the initial in-zone address was used primarily for enrolment purposes, the enrolment will be reviewed.
- Boarding Situations: The PNGHS Board of Trustees accepts genuine boarding situations. If the family home is nearby, it is unlikely to be considered genuine. The adult the student is boarding with will become the main point of contact for the school.
- Temporary Initial Addresses: If parents provide a temporary in-zone address upon arrival while seeking permanent housing, they are advised that moving out of zone before the student's first day will disqualify the enrolment. The address on the application is considered the address at the time of enrolment, and the Ministry of Education considers enrolment to occur upon commencement of attendance.
Please also note that a key aspect of our enrolment processes includes whānau meeting with a senior staff member to ensure a smooth transition. All 2027 Year 9 students will have the opportunity to attend a Whānau Hui in November.
Important Dates for Year 9 2027 Enrolments
We anticipate a 2027 Year 9 intake of 275 students. Last year we had 109 in zone students and the balance was offered placement through our ballot system.
Monday 20 July - Enrolment applications open for 2027 and online bookings for Open Night.
Tuesday 4 August - Open Night
Bookable sessions between 3:30pm and 7.00pm for guided tours of the school; meet staff and students and hear the Principal’s greeting. This is our only opportunity for tours of the school.
Sunday 23 August
Closing date for Year 9 enrolment; online applications must be received on this day.
Wednesday 26 August - Ballot for out of zone places if required.
Thursday 27 August
Stage 2 of the Enrolment Form is emailed, which includes Offer of Place to those accepted by ballot.
Thursday 10 September
Final date for parents to accept or decline offer of enrolment for out of zone placements by completing Stage 2 of their enrolment.
Login details sent to choose Year 9 options
Friday 18 September and Monday 21 September - Introductory Assessments for Year 8 students
Important Dates for Year 10-13 2027 Enrolments
Monday 20 July - Processing of 2027 enrolment applications begin
Friday 18 September - Announcement of likely spaces to be available at years 10 to 13
Monday 12 October - Year 10 - 13 Enrolments for 2027 close
Wednesday 14 October - Ballot held for out of zone Year 10-13 places, if required.
Thursday 15 October - Offer of place sent out.
Thursday 29 October - Final date for parents to accept or decline offer of enrolment by completing Stage 2 of their enrolment
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