Queen Margaret College vs Sacred Heart Cathedral School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 559 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Margaret College
Thorndon · Private composite · Years 1–13
758 students
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Thorndon · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
240 students
| Measure | Queen Margaret College Thorndon, Wellington | Sacred Heart Cathedral School Thorndon, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #45 of 176 |
| National rank | – | #264 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 758 | 240 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 375 |
| Total roll | 758 | 240 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.8% | -3.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 94.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 90.5% | – |
| Māori students | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 22.1% |
| International students | 7.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Thorndon | Thorndon |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.qmc.school.nz | sacred-heart.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Queen Margaret College does better on roll size (758 vs 240).
- •Queen Margaret College does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.8% vs -3.1%).
- •Queen Margaret College is the larger school with 758 students compared with 240.
- •Queen Margaret College is a private school while Sacred Heart Cathedral School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Queen Margaret College is girls and Sacred Heart Cathedral School is co-educational.
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 Queen Margaret College better than Sacred Heart Cathedral School?
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 Queen Margaret College and Sacred Heart Cathedral School?
About 559 m in a straight line, between Thorndon and Thorndon in Wellington.
How do Queen Margaret College and Sacred Heart Cathedral School rank in Wellington?
Queen Margaret College is unranked and Sacred Heart Cathedral School is 45th of 176 among composite schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).