St Margaret's College's Merivale Campus in Christchurch serves as the primary and sole location for this independent Anglican girls' day and boarding school, catering to students from Preschool (Year 0) through to Year 13. The campus emphasises a holistic education that balances academic rigour, pastoral care, and co-curricular opportunities, fostering confident, empathetic global citizens. It offers a dual academic pathway in the Senior School: the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, supported by state-of-the-art facilities including modern classrooms, specialist laboratories, performing arts spaces, and sports amenities designed for future-focused learning.
- English and Languages: Comprehensive programmes in English, te reo Māori, French, and other modern languages, developing communication and cultural understanding.
- Mathematics: From foundational numeracy in Junior School to advanced calculus and statistics in Senior School, aligned with NCEA and IB standards.
- Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth & Space Science, with hands-on labs promoting scientific inquiry and innovation.
- Social Sciences: History, Geography, Economics, and Classical Studies, encouraging critical thinking about global and local issues.
- Arts: Visual Arts, Music, Drama, and Digital Media, nurturing creativity through performances and exhibitions.
- Technology and Design: Digital Technology, Food Technology, and Textiles, focusing on practical skills for the digital age.
- Health and Physical Education: Promoting wellbeing, fitness, and leadership through sports and health education.
- Commerce and Business Studies: Accounting, Economics, and Business Studies preparing students for future careers.
This diverse curriculum ensures students receive personalised learning pathways, with strong pastoral support and over 80 co-curricular activities in sports, arts, service, and technology.
