Clifton Terrace Model School vs Queen Margaret College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton Terrace Model School
Kelburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
78 students
Queen Margaret College
Thorndon · Private composite · Years 1–13
758 students
| Measure | Clifton Terrace Model School Kelburn, Wellington | Queen Margaret College Thorndon, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #55 of 176 | – |
| National rank | #302 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 78 | 758 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 372 | – |
| Total roll | 78 | 758 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.5% | 8.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 94.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 90.5% |
| Māori students | 2.6% | 6.5% |
| Pacific students | 7.7% | 2.8% |
| International students | 0% | 7.1% |
| suburb or town | Kelburn | Thorndon |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.ctms.school.nz | www.qmc.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Queen Margaret College does better on roll size (758 vs 78).
- •Queen Margaret College does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.8% vs -12.5%).
- •Queen Margaret College is the larger school with 758 students compared with 78.
- •Clifton Terrace Model School is a state school while Queen Margaret College is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Clifton Terrace Model School is co-educational and Queen Margaret 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 Clifton Terrace Model School better than Queen Margaret 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 Clifton Terrace Model School and Queen Margaret College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Kelburn and Thorndon in Wellington.
How do Clifton Terrace Model School and Queen Margaret College rank in Wellington?
Clifton Terrace Model School is 55th of 176 and Queen Margaret College is unranked among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).