Samuel Marsden Collegiate School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Karori, Wellington 6147 · Wellington City
About Samuel Marsden Collegiate School
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School is a private composite located in Karori, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13 and is a girls' school. In 2026 it enrolled 396 students. Independent schools charging full tuition fees.
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School 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 3.8%; pacific students 1.5%; international students 2%.
There are 5 schools in Karori.
Published measures
All figures published for Samuel Marsden Collegiate School by the official sources.
- Total roll
- 396
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -14.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 95%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 92.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 3.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Samuel Marsden Collegiate School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Samuel Marsden Collegiate School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Samuel Marsden Collegiate School has changed over time.
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Schools near Samuel Marsden Collegiate School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Karori Normal School
Karori · State full primary · Years 1–8
614 students · 208 m away
St Teresa's School (Karori)
Karori · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
123 students · 883 m away
Northland School
Northland · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 1.4 km away
Altum Academy
Wilton · Charter secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
· 1.4 km away
Kelburn Normal School
Kelburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
281 students · 1.5 km away
Karori West Normal School
Karori · State full primary · Years 1–8
444 students · 1.9 km away
Ōtari School
Wilton · State full primary · Years 1–8
201 students · 2.0 km away
Te Aro School
Te Aro · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 2.3 km away
Clifton Terrace Model School
Kelburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
78 students · 2.4 km away
St Mary's College (Wellington)
Wellington CBD · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
556 students · 2.7 km away
Frequently asked questions
Is Samuel Marsden Collegiate School a good school?
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School 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 Samuel Marsden Collegiate School rank in Wellington?
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Samuel Marsden Collegiate School?
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School had 396 students in 2026, a change of -15% over five years.
Is Samuel Marsden Collegiate School a primary school or a secondary school?
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a private school.
What other schools are near Samuel Marsden Collegiate School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Samuel Marsden Collegiate School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.