Academic Results

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

Academic Excellence

Over the past seven years, under the Executive Principalship of Diana Patchett, St Margaret’s students have achieved an average pass rate of 97% for NCEA Level 3 and 95% in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), and place amongst the very top scholars globally. 

National Certificate of Educational Achievement results 2024

  • National Certificate of Educational Achievement results 2023*

    • Level 2 (Year 12)

      99%

    • Level 3 (Year 13)

      98%

    • *These results reflect SMC's dual pathway of NCEA and International Baccalaureate

  • Pass with Excellence/Merit

    • Level 2 (Year 12)

      78%

    • Level 3 (Year 13)

      60%

International Baccalaureate 2024

SMC students also excelled in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, with an average score of 32, 10% above the international average, and two of our students achieving NZ IB Scholar status, placing them amongst the top scholars globally.

 

Class of 2024 destinations

Our class of 2024 have gone on to pursue their post-school aspirations in a wide range of areas, in New Zealand and overseas.

Class of 2023 destinations % of students
University of Otago 29
University of Canterbury 24
Victoria University of Wellington 10
Overseas universities 10
Ara Institute of Canterbury | Te Pūkenga 7
Lincoln University 5
Gap year / full time employment 4
Otago Polytechnic 4
University of Auckland 3
University of Melbourne 3
Massey University 2
Queenstown Resort College 1
Toi Whakaari | New Zealand School of Drama 1

Class of 2024 fields of study

Class of 2023 fields of study % of students
Sciences (Health) 17
Sciences 3
Sciences (Psychological) 6
Sciences (Sport) 2
Sciences (Biomedical) 1
Commerce 12
Law 12
Nursing 9
Architectural Studies 5
Design 5
Psychology 4
Education 2
Land and property management 2
Art 2
Music 1
Armed forces 1
Beauty 1
Data science 1
History 1
Social work 1
Tourism 1
Viticulture 1

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