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Timaru Girls' High School

Cain Street, Timaru, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

IDSCU ID: K12-NZ-0bb5a6856721Type: Secondary SchoolStatus: ActiveData captured: 8 Sept 2026

Overview

Timaru Girls' High School is a public secondary school located in Timaru, Canterbury Region, New Zealand. The school serves Years 9-15. It admits girls students. Teaching is provided in English. Boarding facilities are available. The school opened in 1880. Its reported enrolment is 498 students. The official school website provides current information about enrolment, programmes, calendars, policies and contact arrangements.

School information

Institution type
Secondary School
Operating status
Active
Ownership
Public
Founded
1880
Founded information
The school opened in 1880.
Gender policy
Girls
Attendance
Day and Boarding
Minimum age
13
Maximum age
18
Grade or age range
Years 9-15
Teaching languages
  • English

Curriculum & stages

Education stages
  • Lower Secondary
  • Upper Secondary

Organisation & locations

Address
Cain Street, Timaru, Canterbury Region, New Zealand
Latitude
-44.405382
Longitude
171.244212
Boarding age range
Years 9-15

Record information

IDSCU record ID
K12-NZ-0bb5a6856721
Education sector
K–12 School
Country code
NZ
Data captured
8 Sept 2026
Data release
20260908T071051Z

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