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
We anticipate a 2026 Year 9 intake of 275 students. Last year we had 102 in zone students and the balance was offered placement through our ballot system.
Monday 14 July - Enrolment applications open for 2026 and online bookings for Open Night.
Tuesday 29 July - Open Night
Bookable sessions between 3:30pm and 7pm for guided tours of the school; meet staff and students and hear the Principal’s greeting
Monday 18 August
Closing date for Year 9 enrolment; online applications must be received on this day.
Wednesday 20 August - Ballot for out of zone places if required.
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
Friday 12 September and Monday 15 September - Introductory Assessments for Year 8 students
Important Dates for Years 10-13 2026 Enrolments
Monday 14 July - Processing of enrolment applications begin
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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