St Margaret's College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Merivale, Canterbury 8144 · Christchurch City
About St Margaret's College
St Margaret's College is a private composite located in Merivale, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13 and is a girls' school. In 2026 it enrolled 866 students. Independent schools charging full tuition fees.
St Margaret's College does not receive a Success Index (NZ) because the required data (Equity Index (EQI)) is not published for it, or because its school type is not scored.
Other published figures: māori students 7%; pacific students 0.5%; international students 2.3%.
There are 6 schools in Merivale.
Published measures
All figures published for St Margaret's College by the official sources.
- Total roll
- 866
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 6.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 96.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 90%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at St Margaret's College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at St Margaret's College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at St Margaret's College has changed over time.
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Schools near St Margaret's College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ferndale Te Ahu
Merivale · State special school
140 students · 227 m away
Selwyn House School
Merivale · Private full primary · Years 1–8
310 students · 281 m away
Rangi Ruru Girls' School
Merivale · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
704 students · 353 m away
Elmwood Normal School
Merivale · State contributing · Years 1–6
564 students · 837 m away
Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora
Riccarton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,308 students · 1.0 km away
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate
Merivale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
541 students · 1.1 km away
The Cathedral Grammar School
Christchurch · Private full primary · Years 1–8
254 students · 1.1 km away
Christ's College
Christchurch Central · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
707 students · 1.2 km away
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
St Albans · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
114 students · 1.4 km away
St Mary's School (Christchurch)
Christchurch · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
127 students · 1.5 km away
Frequently asked questions
Is St Margaret's College a good school?
St Margaret's College is not scored because the data required for the Success Index (NZ) is not published for it. Use the profile's published facts and visit the school.
Where does St Margaret's College rank in Canterbury?
St Margaret's College is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend St Margaret's College?
St Margaret's College had 866 students in 2026, a change of +6% over five years.
Is St Margaret's College a primary school or a secondary school?
St Margaret's College is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a private school.
What other schools are near St Margaret's College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Margaret's College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.