We are celebrating another year of exceptional NCEA success at Marsden, with students across all year levels achieving impressive provisional results in their 2025 qualifications. The depth of achievement, the consistency across subjects, and the strength of endorsement levels reflect the dedication of our students and staff, and our continued commitment to academic excellence.  

NCEA Level 1 – 97% pass rate

• 43% Excellence endorsement
• 40% Merit endorsement
• 14% Achieved endorsement

These results reflect a strong academic foundation as our learners move into their senior years and highlight the positive impact of our innovative NCEA+ programme, which provides students with greater depth, choice, and challenge in their learning.

NCEA Level 2 – 98% pass rate

• 52% Excellence endorsement
• 32% Merit endorsement
• 14% Achieved endorsement

NCEA Level 2 is a significant milestone for senior students, forming an important academic foundation for university applications, scholarship opportunities, and future study pathways. These outstanding results show the hard work and growing confidence of our senior learners at a key point in their academic journey.

NCEA Level 3 – 98% pass rate

• 35% Excellence endorsement
• 40% Merit endorsement
• 23% Achieved endorsement

A standout year for University Entrance

We are also delighted that 95% of our eligible Year 13 students achieved University Entrance, placing our cohort among the strongest in recent years. This is a testament to our students’ perseverance, the quality of teaching, and the high level of support offered across our community.

Principal Paula Wells says the 2025 results are a powerful reminder of what our students can accomplish within a nurturing, high-expectation learning environment.

Co-requisite success strengthens the picture

Alongside our NCEA achievement, we are also pleased with our students’ strong results in the NCEA literacy and numeracy co-requisites. Most Marsden students complete these assessments in Year 10, giving them early experience with formal external assessment and ensuring they are well prepared for NCEA Levels 1–3. In 2025, 100% of our domestic students achieved the Literacy co-requisite, and 98.4% achieved the Numeracy co-requisite, further demonstrating the strong academic foundation our students bring into their senior years.

We celebrate all our students for their hard work and achievements, and we thank our teachers, whānau and wider community for their support. These results affirm our commitment to fostering excellence — Ad Summa — for every learner.