Private · Composite · Girls
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School
A private composite (years 1–13) in Karori, Wellington, with 391 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Samuel Marsden Collegiate School, Ministry school number 280 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
391students
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School had 391 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 391 students on the roll, so they sum to about 110%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
The Ministry does not publish an Equity Index for private schools, so there is no EQI figure for Samuel Marsden Collegiate School.
Who may enrol
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karori Normal School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 594 | 0.2 km |
| St Teresa's School (Karori) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 125 | 0.9 km |
| Northland School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 219 | 1.4 km |
| Altum Academy | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | — | 1.4 km |
| Kelburn Normal School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 269 | 1.5 km |
| Karori West Normal School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 437 | 1.9 km |
| Ōtari School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 198 | 2.0 km |
| Te Aro School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 210 | 2.3 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
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Common questions
What year levels does Samuel Marsden Collegiate School cover?
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School is a composite, which covers years 1–13.
How many students attend Samuel Marsden Collegiate School?
391 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Samuel Marsden Collegiate School have an enrolment zone?
No. Samuel Marsden Collegiate School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Samuel Marsden Collegiate School a state school?
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School is a private school.