Academic Results
We are proud of our St Margaret's College ākonga, who consistently achieve results amongst the highest nationally and internationally.
                National Certificate of Educational Achievement results 2024
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National Certificate of Educational Achievement results 2023*
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Level 2 (Year 12)
99%
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Level 3 (Year 13)
98%
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*These results reflect SMC's dual pathway of NCEA and International Baccalaureate
 
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Pass with Excellence/Merit
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Level 2 (Year 12)
78%
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Level 3 (Year 13)
60%
 
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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 | 
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| 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 2023 fields of study | % of students | 
|---|---|
| Sciences (Health) | 17 | 
| Sciences | 3 | 
| Sciences (Psychological) | 6 | 
| Sciences (Sport) | 2 | 
| Sciences (Biomedical) | 1 | 
| Commerce | 12 | 
| Law | 12 | 
| Engineering | 9 | 
| 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 |