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Welcome to St Andrew's College

Welcome to St Andrew’s College, a fully-independent, co-educational school for pre-school to Year 13 day and boarding students. At St Andrew’s, proud Scottish Presbyterian traditions and values, academic rigour, and exceptional sporting, cultural and leadership opportunities combine for an education that is truly world class and a life experience that is unforgettable.

Message for our prospective parents

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Thank you for visiting our website – we hope you find it informative and that it reflects the wonderful diversity that our students experience here at the College. In 2011 we were proud to celebrate 20 years of co-education.

Our vision is that St Andrew’s students will be active participants in a dynamic community of learners and inspired to become valued citizens and enthusiastic learners for life. We will nurture the development of talent and creative ability through a balanced exposure to academic, cultural, service, social, spiritual and sporting opportunities. Watch our Feel the Spirit video to see our students enjoying these many opportunities available at the College.

Open Day dates have been set for 2012, but don't wait until then to come and have a look around. We welcome you to book a guided tour with us at a time that suits you. We look forward to showing you around so you can feel the spirit of St Andrew’s. We are also on the road around the South Island for our Boarding Road Shows in April and May.

Senior Production - Crazy for You. Tickets Now Available! (click image to read more)

Building Update, March 2012

Please click here to read our latest update on buildings at St Andrew's College and repairs happening after the earthquake. You can also watch video updates on Strowan House, Boarding Houses as well as find out about the new gymnasium, how the new Prep School and Sprio Science and Maths Centre stood up.

Stac Wins Most ICAS Medals in New Zealand (click image to read more)

Student Scholarship Results Outstanding

St Andrew's students achieved 25 Scholarships with seven of those Outstanding awards. Click here to read more about the results and how our 2011 Dux Sarah Wright gained Top Biology Scholar in New Zealand and was one of the ten New Zealand Scholarship Premier Award winners.

Strong NCEA Results for 2011

Click here to read about the latest NCEA results.

Rector's Assembly Speech - Friday 11 May 2012

Click here to read the Rector's latest assembly speech from Friday 11 May 2012.

Student Comment -Head Girl Ashleigh Shipton talks about the St Andrew's spirit

Click here to read Head Girl Ashleigh Shipton's Founders' Day speech about the spirit of St Andrew's. Click here to view the Feel the Spirit video.

From The Rector

I am very aware that as you continue your consideration about future schooling for your son or daughter there are many things for you to consider and so many options and choices available. It can be quite a confusing and anxious time. Having taught in New Zealand schools for over 30 years, in State, Integrated, single-sex boys’ and girls’ schools and now in Independent coeducation, I do feel well qualified to have an opinion on what is the best, most engaging and empowering education for a life of learning.

Let us show you around...

If you missed our Open Days book at guided tour with us at a time that suits you. Our tours are personalised to suit your needs and give you every opportunity to see our students in action in the classroom. A guided tour gives you the opportunity to talk at length and in depth about the College programmes.

Regulus Magazine

The Rector's magazine, Regulus, is an important part of the College’s communication with our whole-school community. The next issue is due out in early November.