Queen Margaret College vs Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 407 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Margaret College
Thorndon Β· Private composite Β· Years 1β13
758 students
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
Thorndon Β· State correspondence school
9,112 students
| Measure | Queen Margaret College Thorndon, Wellington | Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu Thorndon, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | β Not rated | β Not rated |
| Region rank | β | β |
| National rank | β | β |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Composite | Correspondence School |
| Year range | Years 1β13 | β |
| Students | 758 | 9,112 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | β | 506 |
| Total roll | 758 | 9,112 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.8% | 52.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 94.7% | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 90.5% | β |
| MΔori students | 6.5% | 36.4% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 8.1% |
| International students | 7.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Thorndon | Thorndon |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.qmc.school.nz | www.tekura.school.nz |
The verdict
- β’Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu does better on roll size (9,112 vs 758).
- β’Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu does better on roll growth (5 years) (52.2% vs 8.8%).
- β’Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu is the larger school with 9,112 students compared with 758.
- β’Queen Margaret College is a private school while Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- β’Queen Margaret College is girls and Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu 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 Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu?
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 Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu?
About 407 m in a straight line, between Thorndon and Thorndon in Wellington.
How do Queen Margaret College and Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu rank in Wellington?
Queen Margaret College is unranked and Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu is unranked among composite schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).