St Margaret's College
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 20.4K–30.1K
NZD 36.8K–54.3K · 2026 fees · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Girls' school in Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, with Preschool, Junior, Middle and Senior Schools and boarding houses for Year 7-13 boarders.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026 fees
Curriculum
IB Diploma
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
- Gender
- Girls
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026 fees
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Years 1 – 3 | NZD 36,830≈ USD 20.4K |
| Years 4 – 6 | NZD 41,150≈ USD 22.8K |
| Years 7 – 8 | NZD 46,690≈ USD 25.9K |
| Years 9 – 13 | NZD 54,270≈ USD 30.1K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Years 1 – 3 | NZD 36,830 (about USD 20.4K) |
| Years 4 – 6 | NZD 41,150 (about USD 22.8K) |
| Years 7 – 8 | NZD 46,690 (about USD 25.9K) |
| Years 9 – 13 | NZD 54,270 (about USD 30.1K) |
Source: school website (stmargarets.school.nz) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's College (this school) | NZD 36,830 (about USD 20.4K) | NZD 54,270 (about USD 30.1K) |
| Selwyn House School | NZD 38,500 (about USD 21.3K) | NZD 41,500 (about USD 23K) |
| Burnside High School | NZD 22,500 (about USD 12.5K) | NZD 22,500 (about USD 12.5K) |
Source: school website (stmargarets.school.nz) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- NZD 2,500
- Capital levy
- NZD 1,320
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Theatre
- Boarding
After-school activities
- Arts
- Culture
- Service
- Sport
- Technology
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Location
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