Queen Margaret College vs Thorndon School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 176 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Margaret College
Thorndon ยท Private composite ยท Years 1โ13
758 students
Thorndon School
Thorndon ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
278 students
| Measure | Queen Margaret College Thorndon, Wellington | Thorndon School Thorndon, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | โ | #27 of 176 |
| National rank | โ | #202 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 758 | 278 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 362 |
| Total roll | 758 | 278 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.8% | -7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 94.7% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 90.5% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 6.5% | 8.6% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 9.4% |
| International students | 7.1% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Thorndon | Thorndon |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.qmc.school.nz | www.thorndon.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขQueen Margaret College does better on roll size (758 vs 278).
- โขQueen Margaret College does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.8% vs -7%).
- โขQueen Margaret College is the larger school with 758 students compared with 278.
- โขQueen Margaret College is a private school while Thorndon School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขQueen Margaret College is girls and Thorndon 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 Thorndon 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 Thorndon School?
About 176 m in a straight line, between Thorndon and Thorndon in Wellington.
How do Queen Margaret College and Thorndon School rank in Wellington?
Queen Margaret College is unranked and Thorndon School is 27th of 176 among composite schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).