Palmerston North Girls High School

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Palmerston North Girls' High School

Te Kura Kōhine o Papaioea
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Motto Semper Sursum

'Ever Upwards'
Type State Single-sex Secondary School for Girls' (Year 9-13)
Year established 1912
Address Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, New Zealand
Principal M. Scott
School roll 1203
Socio-economic decile (10 is high) 9
Ministry of Education Institution no. 203
Website http://pnghs.school.nz

Palmerston North Girls' High School is a large secondary school for girls, located in the suburb of West End in the city of Palmerston North,New Zealand.

[edit] Location

The main entrance of the school is located on Fitzherbert Avenue, near the Victoria Esplanade. Adjacent to the north is Huia Street and tennis courts. Behind the school is Manawaroa-Ongley Park.

[edit] History

In 1902, Palmerston North High School was a co-ed secondary school created with an initial roll of 84 students. (40 boys and 44 girls). The first classes were held at St Andrews Presbytarian Church Sunday School hall.

In 1912, Palmerston North High School was split into two single-sex schools: PNGHS and PNBHS.

[edit] Notable Alumni

  • Kayla Sharland, New Zealand Women's Black Sticks (Hockey)
  • Emily Naylor, New Zealand Women's Black Sticks (Hockey)
  • Victoria Edward, former Silver Fern
  • Rachel McKenna, Australian Theatre Actress
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