Crofton Downs Primary School vs Queen Margaret College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crofton Downs Primary School
Crofton Downs · State contributing · Years 1–6
168 students
Queen Margaret College
Thorndon · Private composite · Years 1–13
758 students
| Measure | Crofton Downs Primary School Crofton Downs, Wellington | Queen Margaret College Thorndon, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #30 of 176 | – |
| National rank | #211 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 168 | 758 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 357 | – |
| Total roll | 168 | 758 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -25% | 8.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 94.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 90.5% |
| Māori students | 9.5% | 6.5% |
| Pacific students | 1.8% | 2.8% |
| International students | 0% | 7.1% |
| suburb or town | Crofton Downs | Thorndon |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.cdps.school.nz/ | www.qmc.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Queen Margaret College does better on roll size (758 vs 168).
- •Queen Margaret College does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.8% vs -25%).
- •Queen Margaret College is the larger school with 758 students compared with 168.
- •Crofton Downs Primary School is a state school while Queen Margaret College is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Crofton Downs Primary 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 Crofton Downs Primary 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 Crofton Downs Primary School and Queen Margaret College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Crofton Downs and Thorndon in Wellington.
How do Crofton Downs Primary School and Queen Margaret College rank in Wellington?
Crofton Downs Primary School is 30th of 176 and Queen Margaret College is unranked among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).