St Albans School vs St Margaret's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Albans School
St Albans ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
599 students
St Margaret's College
Merivale ยท Private composite ยท Years 1โ13
866 students
| Measure | St Albans School St Albans, Canterbury | St Margaret's College Merivale, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #57 of 187 | โ |
| National rank | #400 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 599 | 866 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 414 | โ |
| Total roll | 599 | 866 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.1% | 6.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 96.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 90% |
| Mฤori students | 15.2% | 7% |
| Pacific students | 3.8% | 0.5% |
| International students | 0% | 2.3% |
| suburb or town | St Albans | Merivale |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.stalbans.school.nz | www.stmargarets.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขSt Margaret's College does better on roll size (866 vs 599).
- โขSt Margaret's College does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.4% vs -7.1%).
- โขSt Margaret's College is the larger school with 866 students compared with 599.
- โขSt Albans School is a state school while St Margaret's College is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขSt Albans School is co-educational and St Margaret's College is girls.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Albans School better than St Margaret's College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Albans School and St Margaret's College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between St Albans and Merivale in Canterbury.
How do St Albans School and St Margaret's College rank in Canterbury?
St Albans School is 57th of 187 and St Margaret's College is unranked among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).