Queen Margaret Residence (QMR)
Opening in 2026!
Queen Margaret Residence (QMR), a traditional character home, is an unparalleled boarding experience for students in Years 12 and 13.
QMR bridges the gap between traditional boarding and independent living. It offers a supportive environment that prepares senior students in Years 12 and 13 for a smooth transition to independent living at university, and beyond.
QMR supports students’ academic success and personal growth. With close integration with Queen Margaret House (QMH) and supervised programmes, students practise essential life skills and authentic leadership in a safe and nurturing community.
QMR is on the College campus, located in Wellington’s safe and leafy ‘Embassy Quarter’, offering a secure and premium environment. It is 30-minutes from Wellington domestic and international airport.
QMR has:
- 9 two-person shared rooms
- Self-catering options and access to QMH healthy global menu
- A large open plan lounge
- A study zone
- 4 bathrooms
- Organised events, activities, and life skills programmes (including cooking)
- 1-minute walk to classrooms and Queen Margaret House, our purpose-built luxury boarding house for students in Yeas 7 to 13
- 5-minute walk to local parks, a swimming pool, tennis and squash club, shops, and cafes.
Queen Margaret Residence (QMR) is opening in 2026!
Explore some of the architect's images of what QMR will look like.

