Queen Margaret College vs Wellington Girls' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 333 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
Wellington Girls' College
Thorndon · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,423 students
| Measure | Queen Margaret College Thorndon, Wellington | Wellington Girls' College Thorndon, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 82 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #3 of 46 |
| National rank | – | #31 of 486 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 758 | 1,423 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 375 |
| Total roll | 758 | 1,423 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.8% | -5.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 94.7% | 95.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 90.5% | 91.3% |
| Māori students | 6.5% | 8.9% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 5.1% |
| International students | 7.1% | 5.4% |
| suburb or town | Thorndon | Thorndon |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.qmc.school.nz | www.wgc.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Wellington Girls' College does better on roll size (1,423 vs 758).
- •Queen Margaret College does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.8% vs -5.1%).
- •Wellington Girls' College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (95.6% vs 94.7%).
- •Wellington Girls' College is the larger school with 1,423 students compared with 758.
- •Queen Margaret College is a private school while Wellington Girls' College is a state 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 Wellington Girls' 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 Queen Margaret College and Wellington Girls' College?
About 333 m in a straight line, between Thorndon and Thorndon in Wellington.
How do Queen Margaret College and Wellington Girls' College rank in Wellington?
Queen Margaret College is unranked and Wellington Girls' College is 3rd of 46 among composite schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).