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Queen Margaret College

New Zealand, Wellington

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Accreditations and Awards

Recognition and credentials that demonstrate quality and excellence

Accreditations

International Baccalaureate World School — delivers the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme (IB World School) with IB evaluation recognizing the college's IB education.

Awards and Recognition

IBO Report 2021 — IB evaluation report published in 2021.
Primary Years Programme Commendations — embedding the IB learner profile and promoting student voice and awareness of issues.
Middle Years Programme Commendations — nurturing a respectful learning environment and student responsibility; use of assessment data to strengthen practice.
Diploma Programme Commendations — promoting awareness of local and global issues and encouraging critical thinking and student ownership of learning.
Five-Year IB Review — outstanding result from the IB review.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees NZ$22,731 - 62,227
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 700
Type Co-educational, Girls School (boarding)
Opened 1919
Bus Service No

Queen Margaret College is an independent Presbyterian day school for girls in Wellington, New Zealand, educating pupils aged 3 to 18. It is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the IB Primary Years Programme (Years 1–6), the IB Middle Years Programme (Years 7–10) and the IB Diploma Programme (Years 12–13). In Year 11 students undertake NZ's National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 1 and may continue with Levels 2 and 3 or pursue the two‑year IB Diploma. The school also delivers a bespoke curriculum to suit individual strengths and learning styles. The campus provides arts, drama and music facilities, a purpose‑built performance space, a theatre, and sports complex with a gym, tennis courts and a dance studio. On-site boarding includes Queen Margaret House and Queen Margaret Residence (nine two‑person rooms). Notable features include Queen's Edge after‑school programmes, the Queen of Hearts service initiative and the THRIVE programme for students.

School Events

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Past Events

Preschool & Year 1 Info Session & Morning Tea
Preschool & Year 1 Info Session & Morning Tea
Explore our Preschool (for girls and boys aged 3 & 4) and Junior School (for girls Year 1-6). Take a...
Wednesday, 6 May 2026 at 08:00 GMT+12 QMC Preschool & Junior School, 53 Hobson Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Tuesday Tours
Tuesday Tours
Book your tour now to explore life at QMC.
Tuesday, 12 May 2026 at 08:30 GMT+12 Queen Margaret College, 53 Hobson Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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