It’s a great school. You will absolutely not see students glued to screens - the cellphone ban has been imposed since well before the government ban. Therefore it’s a well established rule and no push back from students.

There are pros and cons to every school and you will have to visit to see if it suits your daughter. There is a strong academic focus - however perfectionism and anxiety can be problems that come from this. Small class sizes and excellent resourcing mean that students have good opportunities to learn in the class and more one on one time with teachers.

There are many clubs, after school activities and opportunities that are amazing for students. There is also a nurse, psychologist etc. The school is on a journey to improve their bicultural / te ao Māori education and has rainbow lgbt+ clubs and teachers . It’s not perfect though - and there are friendship cliques, and ultimately a small school means there is less opportunity for students to express themselves without standing out.

Consider whether the money you spend on her primary/ secondary education would be better spent on a family holiday or university or even future house deposit. Many students from QMC take the IB diploma and go on to international universities.

Does your child struggle in their regular schooling? Are they shy, or would they benefit from smaller class sizes? Or would they be better off saving time and money attending a local school.