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Welcome to Hastings Girls’ High School – Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina

Take a fresh look at Hastings Girls’ High School, a state secondary school for girls in Hastings, Hawke’s Bay. We are a single-sex school dedicated specifically to the needs of young women, helping them grow with confidence, discover their strengths, and seize new opportunities.

As a proudly diverse kura that reflects the communities we live in, we create an environment where lifelong friendships develop, confidence grows, and horizons broaden.

Hastings Girls’ High School is a warm and supportive community that inspires our future leaders. We’d love to welcome you and your whānau.

Meet our new Principal

Hastings Girls’ High School – Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina is delighted to announce the appointment of Lisa Akers as our new Principal.

Lisa brings more than three decades of experience in secondary education, with an extensive background in leadership, pastoral care, curriculum innovation, and community engagement. Her career includes senior leadership at Wairoa College and she has led major portfolios in pastoral systems, curriculum development, wellbeing, senior assessment, learning enhancement, and school-wide operations…

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Read weekly updates from across Hastings Girls’ High School during each school term. From notices and events to achievements and upcoming activities, this space keeps our community informed and connected.

  • Pathways to Success

    Our curriculum is designed to challenge and empower young women through purposeful, connected learning. From strong junior foundations to personalised senior pathways, students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to shape their future with clarity and ambition.
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    • Health

    • Physical Education

    • Visual Arts

    • Technology

    • Sports

    • Social Science

    • English

    • Science

    • Mathematics

    • Te Reo Māori

    • Performing Arts

    • Gagana Sāmoa