His predecessor, Dr Peter Norris, retired in November 2016 after 28 years of service to the college.

[1] Originally located in the former Presbyterian manse in Leith Street, St Margaret's moved to its present site in 1915 following construction of the building in 1914.

[3] St Margaret's was the first women's college in Dunedin to accept male students, which it did for the first time in 1981.

In 2008 the ground floor of the main wing was refurbished with rooms getting new wallpaper and carpet and more light fittings amongst other things.

In summer 2023/24 the lower three floors of Clyde Wing received a complete renovation to match the main wing, with removal of the dated wallpaper and cabinetry, new carpet, blinds, wainscoting, and light fixtures, among other things.