The following documents are required:

• All applications must provide proof of student’s age – a copy of Birth Certificate or Passport.
• If living IN ZONE – a copy of proof of address (Current Tenancy agreement or Rates statement) must be provided.
• If not born in New Zealand – a copy of student’s Passport and Visa is also required, showing current residency status.

Our 2026 Prospectus is available to download here.

Acceptance letters will be emailed on Monday, 25 August 2025.

Your son will be placed on a ‘late enrolment waiting list’ while the roll is being confirmed by the Rector. You will be notified within a reasonable period of time if your son has been accepted.

Entrance Testing at PNBHS for students entering Year 9 in 2026 will take place between Tuesday 7 – Thursday 9 October 2025.

Tuesday 7 October 2025

9am – 12 noon

Palmerston North Intermediate Normal Students only.

Please be at PNBHS by 8.50am.

Wednesday 8 October 2025

9am – 12 noon

Ross Intermediate, Monrad Intermediate, Ashhurst School, Whakarongo School, Roslyn School, Takaro School and Feilding Intermediate students.
Please be at PNBHS by 8.50am.

Thursday 9 October 2025

9am – 12 noon
All Country Schools, Bulls, Levin, Carncot Independent, Cornerstone Christian, Dannevirke, Wanganui, TKKM, all other out of town students and all College House students

Please be at PNBHS by 8.50am.

The School Donation for 2026 is $385.00

No, we do not offer scholarships.

Please click here for our 2026 term dates

All students new to PNBHS require a 30 minute appointment to purchase their School Uniform. The booking site will open at a later date.

To book your online uniform appointment, either log in to www.pnbhs.gettimely.com/book or www.pnbhs.school.nz (click on the “Book Now” button under the Uniform Shop tab), and follow the instructions below:
1. Choose an available 30 minute appointment that suits you, by simply clicking on a suitable time and date.
2. Enter your full name, your mobile phone number, your email address and the student’s full name.
3. Please click to agree to the 24 hour cancellation policy.
4. Ensure the details you have entered are correct and confirm by selecting the green button.
5. Your appointment has now been made and you will receive a confirmation email once you have clicked the finish tab.
6. Your appointment can be changed or cancelled by using the “View or change my appointment” tab in your booking confirmation email.

• As a guideline, the approximate cost of a uniform is $350 – $500 for a Day Student and $950 – $1,200 for a College House Student.
• Payment must be made at the time of the appointment with cash, cheque, Eftpos, MasterCard or Visa. We are not able to charge to school accounts.
• When fitting the students, staff will make allowance for two years growth.
• We have limited second-hand uniforms available.
• The Uniform Shop is located on Featherston Street in the Old Gym Building just inside the gate by the Speirs Centre.
• A representative from The Athlete’s Foot will be available on site to help with any footwear queries and sales. Please note: PNBHS uniforms will also be available for purchase during this timeframe.

PNBHS UNIFORM SHOP CONTACT INFORMATION:
The Uniform Shop is located on Featherston Street in the Old Gym Building just inside the gate by the Speirs Centre.
Phone: (06) 354-5176 Ext 772
Email: 

Please see our Uniform Shop tab for more information

As a guideline, the approximate cost of a uniform is $350 – $500 for a Day Student and $950 – $1200 for a College House Student.

For individual prices, please click here.

We have limited second-hand uniforms available.

All students who applied for the Sports Development Programme will be trialled. Please see our Sports Development Programme page here for more details.

Please click here to see our School Zone.