Co-education for the real world
At St Andrew’s College, every learner is known, challenged, and supported to thrive. From Pre-school to Year 13, students grow here through strong teaching, deep pastoral care, and outstanding opportunities across academics, sport, culture, service, and leadership.
Why families choose St Andrew’s College
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Co-ed by Design
Independent co-educational learning from Pre-school to Year 13.
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Seen and Supported
A school where every learner is known, supported, and challenged.
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Results That Matter
Excellent results and high standards, supported by inspiring teaching.
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Beyond the Classroom
Outstanding opportunities in sport, culture, service, and leadership.
Life is co-educational – we believe school should be too
At St Andrew’s, girls and boys learn together in an environment that reflects the world beyond the school gates. They develop confidence, perspective, respect, and the ability to work well with others, while being challenged to aim high, and supported to do their best.
Co-education at St Andrew's is a deliberate choice, shaped by strong teaching, high standards, and a culture where every learner is encouraged to thrive.
Girls thrive at St Andrew’s
Families sometimes assume girls achieve better in a girls’ school. At St Andrew’s, our results speak for themselves. In 2025, 99% of girls achieved NCEA Level 1, 100% achieved Level 2, and 97.5% achieved Level 3.
Within a co-educational environment that reflects real life, girls at St Andrew’s are encouraged to lead, excel, and pursue their ambitions across academics, sport, culture, service, and student life.
Every learner is seen
A strong education begins with strong relationships. At St Andrew’s, students are known by their teachers, supported by their wider pastoral network, and challenged to do their best.
Our approach combines evidence-informed teaching, personalised pathways, and a deep understanding that each young person learns differently. The result is a school where students are not lost in the crowd, and where growth is noticed, encouraged, and supported.
A place to belong
Well-being is at the centre of school life at St Andrew's.
Through strong pastoral systems, trusted relationships, and a whole-school approach to well-being, students are supported to grow academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. They are encouraged to know themselves, care for others, and step forward with confidence.
Outstanding opportunities beyond the classroom
It's not just academic success that matters; we are proud to offer a holistic learning experience.
At St Andrew’s, students grow through a broad education, with strong pathways in sport, performing arts, outdoor education, service, leadership, and community life. These experiences build resilience, initiative, teamwork, and self-belief, and help young people discover what they are capable of.
One campus, one community, one journey
From Pre-school to Year 13, St Andrew’s offers a connected educational journey shaped by shared values, strong relationships, and growing independence.
Our families value the continuity, consistency, and sense of belonging that come from being part of one school community across each stage of learning.
Strong outcomes, shaped by strong foundations
2025 Academic results (as of 1 May 2026)
Of students gained NCEA at Level 1 in 2025
St Andrew's College Boys = 97.5%
St Andew's College Girls = 99%
Boys' Schools Canterbury = 85.5%
Girls' Schools Canterbury = 81.6%
Of students gained NCEA at Level 2 in 2025
St Andrew's College Boys = 100%
St Andew's College Girls = 100%
Boys' Schools Canterbury = 88.5%
Girls' Schools Canterbury = 90.4%
Of students gained NCEA at Level 3 in 2025
St Andrew's College Boys = 99.2%
St Andew's College Girls = 97.5%
Boys' Schools Canterbury = 88%
Girls' Schools Canterbury = 93.5%
Students received an Excellence endorsement in 2025
Of students gained University Entrance in 2025
St Andrew's College Boys = 94.7%
St Andew's College Girls = 91.3%
Boys' Schools Canterbury = 70.1%
Girls' Schools Canterbury = 81.4%
NZQA Scholarships awarded in 2025
From Pre-school to Year 13, St Andrew’s offers a connected journey where young people are seen, challenged, and supported to thrive.
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