Queen Margaret College vs St Mary's College (Wellington)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 593 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
St Mary's College (Wellington)
Wellington CBD · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
556 students
| Measure | Queen Margaret College Thorndon, Wellington | St Mary's College (Wellington) Wellington CBD, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #21 of 46 |
| National rank | – | #112 of 486 |
| Sector | Private | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 758 | 556 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 429 |
| Total roll | 758 | 556 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.8% | -9.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 94.7% | 93.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 90.5% | 83.8% |
| Māori students | 6.5% | 21.8% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 41.5% |
| International students | 7.1% | 0.7% |
| suburb or town | Thorndon | Wellington CBD |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.qmc.school.nz | www.stmw.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Queen Margaret College does better on roll size (758 vs 556).
- •Queen Margaret College does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.8% vs -9.8%).
- •Queen Margaret College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (94.7% vs 93.3%).
- •Queen Margaret College is the larger school with 758 students compared with 556.
- •Queen Margaret College is a private school while St Mary's College (Wellington) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Mary's College (Wellington)?
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 St Mary's College (Wellington)?
About 593 m in a straight line, between Thorndon and Wellington CBD in Wellington.
How do Queen Margaret College and St Mary's College (Wellington) rank in Wellington?
Queen Margaret College is unranked and St Mary's College (Wellington) is 21st of 46 among composite schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).