Boarding

Boarding at Queen Margaret College fosters academic success, confidence, and independence. We offer a supportive environment where a vibrant mix of domestic and international students develop a global perspective and make lifelong friendships.

We are the only all-girls boarding school in Wellington, New Zealand. Our boarding accommodation is located on campus in Wellington’s safe and leafy ‘Embassy Quarter’, offering a secure and premium environment. It is 30-minutes from Wellington domestic and international airport.

Boarding at QMC develops leadership and empathy

Our boarders develop leadership skills and responsibility. They cultivate emotional and social intelligence while undertaking their studies. We guide our students to become self-sufficient and self-motivated. In our safe and caring community, students hone empathy and social skills.


We offer students in Year 7 to 13:

  • A choice of three accommodation options, including two QMC-managed boarding facilities located on campus or the choice of a homestay with a local family
  • Seven-day-a-week boarding in an environment that prioritises health, comfort and care
  • Exceptional academic offering and support for learning
  • A variety of extra-curricular offerings, recreational and cultural activities, and access to the QMC gym, fitness centre, dance studio, and music practice rooms
  • Fully catered, varied, and nutritious meals from our healthy global menu with the option of occasional self-catering for senior students
  • Experienced and dedicated 24/7 boarding staff and approved and trusted homestay families
  • A progressive boarding pathway for Years 12 and 13 to practise more independent living to transition to university, and beyond.
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