Private · Composite · Girls
St Margaret's College
A private composite (years 1–13) in Merivale, Christchurch, with 867 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · St Margaret's College, Ministry school number 333 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
867students
St Margaret's College had 867 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 867 students on the roll, so they sum to about 112%, 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 St Margaret's College.
Who may enrol
St Margaret's College 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Te Ahu | Specialist School | — | 141 | 0.2 km |
| Selwyn House School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 294 | 0.3 km |
| Rangi Ruru Girls' School | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 705 | 0.4 km |
| Elmwood Normal School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 541 | 0.8 km |
| Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 1,299 | 1.0 km |
| He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 538 | 1.1 km |
| The Cathedral Grammar School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 245 | 1.1 km |
| Christ's College | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 706 | 1.2 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
Compare with a similar school
- St Margaret's College vs Rangi Ruru Girls' School
- St Margaret's College vs Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora
- St Margaret's College vs Christ's College
Common questions
What year levels does St Margaret's College cover?
St Margaret's College is a composite, which covers years 1–13.
How many students attend St Margaret's College?
867 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does St Margaret's College have an enrolment zone?
No. St Margaret's College does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is St Margaret's College a state school?
St Margaret's College is a private school.