Who are We?
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There are many opportunities for student leadership as well as for participation in decision making through the school council and board.
Source: Latest ERO Report, September 2009
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Who we are
- A leading New Zealand state secondary school established by English settlers in 1883.
- An education provider for young women Year 9 to Year 13, (ages 12/13 up to 17/18).
- An environment with an emphasis on academic performance.
- A partner educator with Nelson College,and also working alongside local businesses, organisations and sports clubs and to offer an integrated approach to learning.
- A member of the International Association for Schools with international students mainly from Germany, China, and Japan but also Europe, Vietnam, Korea, Thailand and Taiwan.
- A boarding establishment for 121 students which in 2011 will increase to 155.
- A school committed to sporting development, facilitated through a full-time, professional sports coordinator.
- A preparatory school of four classes with 24 students in each class.
- A respected learning environment with a philosophy based on encouraging and supporting young women to achieve and excel.
Where we are
| * Based in Nelson, a small city, at the top of the South Island of New Zealand. * The population of Nelson city is 42,891. The regional population is 87,516 (2006 Census). * Like to know more about Nelson |
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Who studies here
- Approximately 1,000 students; including
- day girls from the Nelson region
- boarders from all over New Zealand
- international students from Germany, Thailand, Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong China and Korea
- exchange students from our 'sister schools in Germany, France and Japan
- Preparatory School students.
- Students from the boys college, Nelson College, are involved in some senior classes.
Who teaches here
- Education specialists with in-depth knowledge of their subjects.
- Industry specialists with in-depth knowledge of their subjects.
'National Certificates of Educational Achievement (NCEA) pass rates are above national comparisons for school type and decile.'
'Celebration of a variety of student successes is a feature of the college.'
'Relationships between students and with teachers are strong, affirming and supportive.'
Quotes from ERO Report 2009