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 1350 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 which is only 5 minutes from central Christchurch. Strowan Stream runs through the grounds, and serves as a picturesque backdrop to the historic Strowan House and our Memorial Chapel.

Our facilities include a purpose built Senior College, a Fine arts and photography centre, a Music performance centre, a professionally equipped film and television studio, gymnasium, the Castle Hill Outdoor Education Centre and the College farm.

Key features at all levels include:
• a challenging and extensive academic curriculum
• outstanding performing arts, including drama, musical groups, Pipe Band
• a wide variety of sporting teams with committed and highly talented coaches
• an extensive pastoral care and student welfare network.


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