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.
● 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 someone from the school visiting the address.
● Temporary Addresses for Enrolment: Using a temporary in-zone address solely to gain enrolment may lead to a review and potential 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 may be reviewed.
● Boarding Situations: The board is unlikely to accept in-zone boarding arrangements, especially if the family home is nearby out of zone or after the enrolment ballot.
● 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 may 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.
Important Dates for Year 9 2026 Enrolments
Monday 18 August - Year 9 Out of Zone enrolments are now closed for 2026
Closing date for Year 9 enrolment; online applications must be received on this day.
Wednesday 20 August - Ballot for out of zone places will be held.
Thursday 21 August
Stage 2 of the Enrolment Form is emailed, which includes Offer of Place to those accepted by ballot.
Thursday 4 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
Year 8 Introductory Assessment Mornings (Information will be emailed to all completed Stage 2 Enrolments)
Friday 13 September 8.40 - 11.40am: Students from PNINS
Monday 15 September: 8.40 - 11.40am: Students from all other contributing schools.
Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 19 November - Individual conferences with a senior staff member. Appointments booked online closer to the time.
Important Dates for Years 10-13 2026 Enrolments
Monday 14 July - Enrolment opens for 2026
Friday 19 September - Announcement of likely spaces to be available at years 10 to 13
Thursday 9 October - Year 10 - 13 Enrolments for 2026 close
Monday 13 October - Ballot held for out of zone Year 10-13 places, if required
Tuesday 14 October - Offer of place sent out
Monday 27 October - Final date for parents to accept or decline offer of enrolment by completing Stage 2 of their enrolment
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