Overview
Palmerston North Girls' High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a girls school school. The school has 1,350 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 433 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Palmerston North City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusGirls School
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityPalmerston North City
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4410
MoE School ID203
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,350
European/Pakeha68.3%
Maori19.9%
Pacific9.3%
Asian24.4%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI433
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)