State · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Girls
Timaru Girls' High School
A state secondary (year 9-15) (years 9–13) in Parkside, Timaru, with 489 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Timaru Girls' High School, Ministry school number 361 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
489students
Timaru Girls' High School had 489 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 489 students on the roll, so they sum to about 118%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
474EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Timaru Girls' High School does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roncalli College | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 517 | 0.3 km |
| Sacred Heart School (Timaru) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 227 | 0.5 km |
| Timaru South School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 200 | 0.6 km |
| Timaru Boys' High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 808 | 1.3 km |
| Timaru Christian School | Composite (Year 1-10) | Years 1–10 | 160 | 1.3 km |
| Bluestone School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 471 | 1.6 km |
| Waimataitai School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 463 | 2.0 km |
| Craighead Diocesan School | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 410 | 2.4 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Compare with a similar school
- Timaru Girls' High School vs Roncalli College
- Timaru Girls' High School vs Timaru Boys' High School
- Timaru Girls' High School vs Timaru Christian School
Common questions
What year levels does Timaru Girls' High School cover?
Timaru Girls' High School is a secondary (year 9-15), which covers years 9–13.
How many students attend Timaru Girls' High School?
489 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Timaru Girls' High School have an enrolment zone?
No. Timaru Girls' High School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Timaru Girls' High School a state school?
Timaru Girls' High School is a state school.