Academic Achievements for 2024

NCEA

We are proud that, yet again, Marsden students have achieved outstanding NCEA results at merit and excellence levels, reflecting the expert teaching, individual attention and a proactive approach to wellbeing which lays the foundation for academic success.

Great academic results are just one of the outcomes of a holistic Marsden education. Our goal is for each student to achieve their personal best, and it is gratifying to see our students consistently exceeding their original expectations for themselves.

The following graph demonstrates the performance of Marsden students in comparison to national data and, in particular, the data for girls. There is strong statistical evidence to show that girls achieve better academic results in a girls’ school environment.

Tertiary Scholarships

Each year, a high proportion of our school leavers are awarded lucrative scholarships to support their tertiary education. To a large extent, these awards are based on academic performance. We are delighted that for many of our students, excellence in school is bringing significant rewards for them at university. Marsden is a small school, but the number of students being honoured at this level is disproportionately high.

NZQA Scholarships

Marsden students achieved an impressive 28 New Zealand Scholarships in the 2024 examinations.

Renowned for their rigorous nature, the NZQA Scholarship assessments are specifically tailored to challenge the most able students in each subject. On a per capita basis, these results are simply remarkable.