St Andrew’s College is independent and co-educational, with facilities for both day and boarding students from pre-school to Year 13. We have approximately 1,350 students, and are the only independent co-educational school in the South Island.

We are situated on 13 hectares in the heart of Merivale, a suburb only five minutes by car from central Christchurch. Strowan Stream runs through the grounds and forms a picturesque foreground to the historic Strowan House and our Memorial Chapel.

We are a Christian school with a proud heritage, and are committed to enhancing the spiritual, physical, emotional, cognitive and social development of our students.

Key features at all levels include:

• > a challenging and extensive academic curriculum;
• > outstanding performing arts, including drama, musical groups and a pipe band;
• > a wide variety of sporting teams with committed and highly talented coaches;
• > an extensive pastoral care and student welfare network.

In 2007 the College celebrated its ninetieth year. In his history of the College, High Flies the Cross, author Gordon Ogilvie declared that the ‘loyalty, dedication, professionalism and passion for the school, shown by so many who have served the College during its 90 years, should ensure that St Andrew’s is set to flourish with honour and distinction well into the future.’