“It is brilliant. The teachers are nice, you learn heaps, and it is really fun.  I was made to feel good and welcome when I first started in Yr 2 because the teacher was very friendly, and all the girls looked after me.”
Yr 5 Student 2009
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International Students

Thank you for your interest in Carncot School for Girls.

International students are very welcome at Carncot and can commence at any time during the school year.

Carncot School is the only Independent day primary and intermediate school solely for girls in the North Island.  We cater for girls from Year 1 to Year 8 (age 5 - 13 years) and provide a quality education in a caring, culturally diverse environment.  We are located in Palmerston North City with a regional with a population in excess of 100,000 and are situated one and a half hours drive from Wellington international airport.

We pride ourselves in being multicultural and celebrate diversity with a wide range of ethnicities from the Middle East, America, Africa, Europe, Asia, India and the Pacific.

Carncot offers a first class education, specifically designed for girls. We hope that you will take advantage of the many academic, cultural and sporting opportunities offered.


Where each girl is inspired to live an extraordinary life.