Triple national champions!

Our hockey 1st XI, rowing U18 8 and Senior A volleyball teams have each won their national championship in 2025. 

Achieving three national championships in one year is a rare feat, and it comes alongside a range of regional and South Island championship wins and placings

At St Margaret's, more than 90% of girls participate in sport, whether for fun, friendship, wellbeing or excellence, and are supported and nurtured by our coaches and staff across 30 different codes. 

2025 results: 

National champions:

• Hockey
• Rowing
• Volleyball

Regional & South Island Champions

• Cricket – Canterbury Regional Girls’ 1st XI Cup Champions
• Cycling – U16 Champion, Southern Tour
• Equestrian – Winners in the 80cm and 95cm classes at the New Zealand Pony Club Eventing Championships; 1st place in the Canterbury Secondary Schools Show Jumping competition
• Football – Lotto Sportswear South Island Champions
• Netball – Supernet Champions; 3rd place at the South Island Secondary School Championships
• Tennis – South Island Secondary School Champions
• Triathlon – New Zealand Secondary Schools U16 Champions

Executive Principal Diana Patchett said:

“These results reflect the extraordinary commitment, teamwork and spirit of our students. We are so proud of the way they compete with integrity and determination, alongside an obvious joy in playing sport with their friends.  The people and programmes across St Margaret's allow our girls to shine, from our Junior School right through to our Senior School.”

Director of Sport Helen Belcher reflected:

“Tournament Week is always a highlight on our calendar, and 2025 was no exception. From historic wins to national titles, these achievements are a credit to the girls’ hard work, and the support of our coaches, managers and staff, and the strong support of our St Margaret’s families and alumnae.”