Academic Results

We are proud of our St Margaret's College ākonga, who consistently achieve results amongst the highest nationally and internationally.

Academic Excellence

St Margaret’s College students achieve amongst the highest academic results nationally and globally, year after year.

National Certificate of Educational Achievement results 2025

Results* Level 2 (Year 12) Level 3 (Year 13)
Overall achievement
99%
100%
*These results reflect our dual pathway of NCEA and International Baccalaureate

International Baccalaureate 2025

St Margaret’s College students also excelled in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, with an average score of 33, 14% above the international average score of 29. Two of our students achieved New Zealand IB Scholar status, placing them amongst the top scholars globally.

 

Class of 2025 destinations

Our class of 2025 have gone on to pursue their post-school aspirations in a wide range of areas, in New Zealand and overseas.

Class of 2025 destinations % of students
University of Otago 32
University of Canterbury 23
Overseas universities 13
Lincoln University 8
Victoria University of Wellington 8
University of Auckland 7
Gap year / full time employment 4
Otago Polytechnic 2
Massey University 1
National School of Aesthetics 1
Telford Southern Institute of Technology 1

Class of 2025 fields of study

Class of 2025 fields of study % of students
Sciences (Health) 19
Sciences 7
Sciences (Veterinary) 3
Sciences (Psychological) 1
Commerce 17
Law 12
Agribusiness 7
Psychology 7
Engineering 5
Arts 4
Education 3
Architecture 2
Design 2
Nursing 2
Sport 2
Beauty 1
Economics 1
Environmental Policy 1
Musical Theatre 1
Nutrition 1
Occupational Therapy 1
Sociology 1

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