Napier Girls’ High School
Napier Girls’ High School is a leading New Zealand girls’ school in academic excellence, sport and music. It enrols girls aged 14 – 18 years old (Years 9-13).
The school is a vibrant teaching and learning environment where a successful pathway is created for every student to enable her to reach her highest potential to become confident, innovative, adaptable and successful in life.
NCEA (New Zealand’s secondary educational qualification) results exceed national results every year. The school has excellent Scholarship Examination results.
The traditional and progressive school is a leader nationally in e-learning with huge success in personalised learning.
There are many sports which are played to the highest level of national secondary competition eg: hockey, football, tennis and sailing.
In 2017 the government authority Education Review Office reports:
“International students’ welfare is well supported. They benefit from the inclusive environment of the school, and participate in a range of activities within the school and wider community. Students have opportunities to share their cultures with others.”
| Type | State Secondary School |
| Age | Year 9-13 (13-19 year olds) |
| Total Roll | 1,000 students |
| International student roll | 30 international students |
| Length of programme offered | 1 term
(10 weeks) up to 5 years |
| Accommodation | Homestay |
| Uniform | Uniform from Year 9-13 |
Website:
Website: www.nghs.school.nz
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nghsinternational
Instagram: www.instagram.com/nghsinternational
School brochure:
Contact Details:
Jo Stickley, Manager of International Students Napier Girls’ High School
Email: international@nghs.school.nz
Phone: +64 6 835 1069 extn: 208
Studying at Napier Girls’ High School as an international student offers a unique blend of academic excellence, cultural diversity, and stunning natural environments.
Recognised as one of the best schools in provincial New Zealand, we offer a value-based education with a choice of accommodation; homestay to immerse oneself into kiwi culture or boarding facility that connects us to rural New Zealand. We offer extensive top-tier sports teams and a dynamic performing arts department.
Experience the richness of authentic Maori culture in our daily school life. Situated in the stunning Hawke’s Bay region, our school provides a beautiful setting for learning and discovery.
Napier Girls’ High School is a vibrant teaching and learning community where a successful education pathway is created for every student to enable them to reach their highest potential to become confident, innovative and successful in life.
The Napier Girls’ High School International team assists all international students to:
- Reach their academic goals
- Improve their English language skills
- Discover New Zealand culture, including Te Ao Maori (the Maori world), through an enjoyable programme of trips and experiences beyond the classroom
- Become fully involved in school life, including cultural and sporting extracurricular activities
- Experience safe, caring and comfortable environments in homestay and hostel accommodation
- Form lifelong friendships and links with New Zealand
