Palmerston North Girls High School
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| Palmerston North Girls' High School
Te Kura KÅhine 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)
