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Napier Girls' High School

Clyde Road, Bluff Hill · Hawke's Bay & Gisborne

Total roll 1,030
EQI 448
Founded 1883
82

Composite score

Strong

A

Above median

Rank #65 of scored NZ schools

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Accepts international students (SIEBA member) SIEBA member Consistent excellence (≥80 composite, 2+ cycles) State school Girls-only school Secondary school (Secondary (Year 9-15)) Roll 1,000-2,000 (1,030) Boarding / hostel facility Accepts international students Reviewed by Patricia Davey (16-school portfolio)

Best suited for

Students aged 13-18 in Bluff Hill looking for a state-funded setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.

Is Napier Girls' High School a good school?

Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, Napier Girls' High School scores 82/100 (Strong) on our composite — above median of scored NZ schools. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.

Strengths from the latest ERO report

  • Leadership prioritises and plans for school improvement that led to equitable and excellent outcomes with a particular focus on Māori and Pacific learners
  • Staff commitment to ongoing professional learning aligned to the school's strategic direction to improve learner outcomes
  • A robust professional growth process in Manaaki Ki Te Tangata that supports building capacity and capability for teachers in culturally responsive and relational pedagogy

Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.

Latest ERO review

2023-12-08 · Shelley Booysen, ERO

ERO report
  • Leadership prioritises and plans for school improvement that led to equitable and excellent outcomes with a particular focus on Māori and Pacific learners
  • Staff commitment to ongoing professional learning aligned to the school's strategic direction to improve learner outcomes
  • A robust professional growth process in Manaaki Ki Te Tangata supports building capacity and capability for teachers in culturally responsive and relational pedagogy
"leadership prioritises and plans for school improvement that led to equitable and excellent outcomes with a particular focus on Māori and Pacific learners"
— ERO, 2023-12-08 (leadership)

Trajectory across review cycles

Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.

leadership 85 → 82 (-3)

Both reports rate leadership as strong, but the focus has shifted. The 2018 report emphasizes governance, board stewardship, and strategic direction for improving learner outcomes. The 2023 report narrows the leadership focus to prioritizing school improvement with explicit emphasis on equitable outcomes for Māori and Pacific learners, alongside staff professional learning in culturally responsive pedagogy.

2018-05 → 2023-12 diff source

International students

SIEBA member · Day school only

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Frequently asked

Is Napier Girls' High School a good school?

Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, Napier Girls' High School scores 82/100 (Strong) on our composite — above median of scored NZ schools. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.

What does the latest ERO review say?

ERO's 2023-12 review identified 3 key findings. Leadership prioritises and plans for school improvement that led to equitable and excellent outcomes with a particular focus on Māori and Pacific learners

How do I enrol my child at Napier Girls' High School?

Contact the school directly on 06-8351069, email nghs@nghs.school.nz, or visit www.nghs.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.

What are the fees?

Napier Girls' High School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.

What is the roll size?

Napier Girls' High School has 1,030 students, with an EQI of 448 (mid-range socio-economic context). It is a girls school-only school.

When was the school last reviewed by ERO?

The Education Review Office last reviewed Napier Girls' High School in 2023-12, signed by Shelley Booysen. 4 ERO reports are on file in our archive.

Data transparency

Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.

Last updated

8 Dec 2023

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