Curriculum Pathways
We offer a range of learning opportunities and pathways through our extensive curriculum offerings.
Year 9
Compulsory Subjects
Year 9 students take compulsory subjects as part of the core curriculum. They are English, Mathematics, PE & Health, Science, Social Studies, Te Reo Māori, and Ko Wai Au.
Option Subjects
Year 9 students select a further six option subjects. They will choose from the following three curriculum areas:
- Arts - choose two options
- Languages - choose one options
- Technology - choose two options
Their sixth choice can be another subject from any of the three curriculum areas, or they can choose the Athlete Development Programme.
Year 10
Compulsory Subjects
English, Mathematics, Physical Education and Health, Science, and Social Studies.
Option Subjects
Students select three full year Option Subjects listed for Year 10.
Year 11
Compulsory Subjects
English, Mathematics, and Science
Option Subjects
Students select another three full year subjects.
Subject descriptions and pre-requisites are listed in the curriculum handbook.
Subjects offered at Hamilton Girls’ High School deliver opportunities for students to gain credits towards their National Certificate of Educational Achievement for Level 1.
Year 12
Compulsory Subject
English
Option Subjects
Five additional subjects from Level 1 and 2 courses. Subject descriptions and prerequisites are listed in the curriculum handbook.
Vocational courses are also available.
Year 13
Students may choose any five subjects. Subject descriptions and prerequisites are listed in the curriculum handbook. A sixth subject may be taken on request.
University Entrance
Preliminary applications to University rely on Year 12 NCEA Level 2 results. Students who aspire to Year 13 and entry to University or other Tertiary institutions are advised to choose subjects which have a pathway to University Approved subjects in Year 13.
Students need to be aware of the University Entrance requirements, and strive to exceed the minimum pre-requisites noted for each subject in successive years at school.
University Entrance in 2023 requires achievement of NCEA Level 3, including:
- 14 credits in each of three subjects from the list of approved subjects.
- 10 numeracy credits at Level 1 or higher, and 10 literacy credits (five in reading and five in writing) at Level 2 or higher.
Universities now expect the award of University Entrance plus a specified Guaranteed Entry Score advertised with each University course. These are minimum requirements only and entrance to many specialist courses require a higher level of achievement.
Our Curriculum Handbooks outlines everything that we have to offer. Click on the links below: