There are several important upcoming enrolment dates for our local secondary schools. It is really important that Year 8 whānau are aware of the cut-off dates, particularly for Boys High, Girls High and Manukura.

Palmerston North Boys High School

• Monday 14 July 2025
  Online Applications for Year 9 2026 enrolments will be available on our website from 8:00am Monday, 14 July 2025.
  
  

• Thursday 24 July 2025
  OPEN DAY
  Day Session – 9:45am
  Evening Sessions – 5:30pm and 7:00pm
  College House Hostel Tour Times – 11.30am and 4.30pm.

• Friday 15 August 2025
  2026 enrolment applications close at 4:00pm
  
  

• Thursday 21 August 2025 (Evening)
  Ballot will take place – if required
  
  

• Monday 25 August 2025
  Acceptance letters emailed – after ballot has taken place, if required.
  
  

• Monday 8 September 2025
  Final date for parents to accept or decline an offer of enrolment.
  
  

• Tuesday 7 – Thursday 9 October 2025
  Entrance Testing at PNBHS for students entering Year 9.
  The dates for these will be advised if your son is accepted.
  
  

• Thursday 9 October 2025
  Orientation Evening.
  
  

• Tuesday 11 November 2025
  Sports Development Programme Trials – Football and Rugby – 9.00am – 2.30pm.
  
  

• Thursday 13 November 2025
  Arts and Cultural Activities Experience Day – 9.00am – 2.30pm.
  
  

• Friday 14 November 2025
  Sports Development Programme Trials – Basketball, Cricket and Hockey – 9.00am – 2.30pm.
  
  

Palmerston North Girls High School

• Monday 14 July
  Enrolment applications open for 2026 and online bookings for Open Night.
  
  

• Tuesday 29 July
  Open Night - Bookable sessions between 3:30pm and 7pm for guided tours of the school; meet staff and students and hear the Principal’s greeting
  
  

• Monday 18 August
  Closing date for Year 9 enrolment; online applications must be received on this day.
  
  

• Wednesday 20 August
  Ballot for out of zone places if required.
  
  

• Thursday 21 August
  Stage 2 of the Enrolment Form is emailed, which includes Offer of Place to those accepted by ballot.
  
  

• Thursday 4 September
  Final date for parents to accept or decline offer of enrolment for out of zone placements by completing Stage 2 of their enrolment. Login details sent to choose Year 9 options
  
  

• Friday 12 September and Monday 15 September
  Introductory Assessments for Year 8 students
  
  

• Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 19 November
  Individual conferences with a senior staff member. Appointments booked online closer to the time.

Manukura

• Enrolments Are Open (Click here)
  
  

• Thursday 11th September
  Closing Date for Manukura Enrolments
  
  

• Friday 10th October
  Offer of Place are Made
  
  

• Friday 7th November
  Confirming Acceptance Required

Awatapu College

• Expressions of Interest Are Open (Click here)
  
  

• Tuesday 22nd July
  Open Night

Queen Elizabeth College

• Enrolments Are Open (Click here)
  
  

• Wednesday 23rd July
  Open Day/Night - Book your guided tour for 9:30 am & 6:00 pm
  
  

Freyberg High School

• Enrolments Open (Click here)
  
  

• Tuesday 29 July - Wednesday  30 July
  Open Night
  
  

Tai Wānanga Tū Toa

• TBC