Mission Statement

The school's aim is to provide a secure environment where young women are
encouraged both to value themselves as individuals and to work together to develop to the full their own special skills and talents along with a sense of responsibility, citizenship and cultural awareness. The needs of the students and their learning shall be paramount.

The School

With over a century of tradition behind it, New Plymouth Girls' High School is moving positively into the 21st century while retaining the values of our heritage.

Set in 11 hectares of beautiful grounds with spacious playing fields, the school has the facilities to provide excellent education in all disciplines, English, Social Science, Science, Mathematics, Languages, Arts and Technology

With its team of well qualified teaching staff the school has an excellent record of academic success at all levels of NCEA and Scholarship.

The students are well motivated and diligent. Every effort is made to prepare them for the transition from the school to work or training. The school tries to encourage a balance of academic, sporting and cultural interests in each students.


Principal: Mrs Jenny Ellis

Address: Private Bag 2049, New Plymouth 4342 , New Zealand

telephone: +64 6 757 3899

fax: +64 6 757 3882

email: principal@npghs.school.nz

Scotlands Hostel Telephone: +64 6 7573840