Who Are We?

Nelson College for Girls provides ample opportunities for students to participate not only in the corporate life of the school, but also directly in decision-making that affects their education and well being. Source: Latest ERO Report, June 2006

• 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 133 students.
• 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 are We?

• 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).
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Who Studies at Nelson College for Girls Campus?

• Approximately 1,000 students; including day girls from the Nelson region, boarders from all over New Zealand and international students mainly from Europe, Asia and the Pacific.
• Preparatory School students.
• Students from the boys college, Nelson College, are involved in some senior classes.
• Boarding students from New Zealand and overseas.
• Exchange students from our 'sister' schools in Germany, France and Japan.

Who Teaches Here?

• Education specialists with in-depth knowledge of their subjects.
  • Six Senior Leadership team staff. more...
  • 19 Heads of Department. more...
  • Teaching and Guidance staff
  • Non-teaching staff
  • Preparatory School staff. more...
  • Sports/Arts Coordinators
  • Music Tutors
  • Clarice Johnstone House staff. more on boarding...
• Industry specialists with in-depth knowledge of their subjects.