Palmerston North Girls High School
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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
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As of 2009, PNGHS has approximately 1200 pupils enrolled.
In 1912, Palmerston North High School was split into two single-sex schools: PNGHS and PNBHS.
Palmerston North
Palmerston North is the main city of the Manawatu-Wanganui region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is an inland city with a population of and is the country's seventh largest city and eighth largest urban area. Palmerston North is located in the eastern Manawatu Plains near the north bank...
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New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
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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.As of 2009, PNGHS has approximately 1200 pupils enrolled.
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 Presbyterian Church Sunday School hall.In 1912, Palmerston North High School was split into two single-sex schools: PNGHS and PNBHS.
Notable alumni
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