St Bede’s College, founded in 1911, is a proud, traditional Catholic secondary school for boys. It offers a broad-based education with strong emphasis on values, and the holistic development of its students. St Bede’s is well-respected for its academic and sporting success. It is set in 22 hectares of park-like grounds, one of the largest grounds of any Christchurch school. The College’s aim is to have each boy live by “Faith and Work”.

Co-Ed/Single Sexed: Single Sex Boys

Years: 9-13 

Accommodation: Homestay and Boarding 

Location:   North Christchurch

Total Students: 782

International Students: 25

MAIN VALUES

• You will study in an environment founded on its Catholic faith and Christian values,
with a strong sense of community, fostering leadership through service to others.
• You will be encouraged to become the best possible version of who you can be, as we help you develop your academic, sporting, cultural, social and spiritual dimensions.
• You will be given the help you need to meet your learning goals by dedicated, kind and caring teachers.
• You will be a valued part of the Bedean family where your culture and the qualities you bring to St Bede’s will be respected.
• You will be one of a small number of international students so you will be recognised as an individual.

SPECIAL FEATURES

St Bede’s College has a strong academic record demonstrated by the performance of its top students in the last two years. St Bede’s students consistently perform above the national average for all levels of NCEA, and our top students have won a number of prestigious scholarships from universities.
St Bede’s College students have achieved success in a wide range of sports, including athletics, golf and basketball. 81% of students participate in organised sport. St Bede’s College has a strong rugby record. The 1st XV was the top rugby school in Christchurch in 2015.In Athletics, St Bede’s has been the top team in Canterbury for the last five years.
Our Old Boys include a Prime Minister of Tonga, a President of Kiribati, 6 Members of the current New Zealand Parliament, Catholic Bishops, national level sportsmen and coaches, media personalities and musicians.

Subject Highlights: English, Drama, Chemistry, Geography, Maths, Visual Arts, Music, Sports Leadership

Languages offered: Spanish, Chinese, and Maori

Sport Highlights: Rugby, Golf, Football, Basketball, Athletics

Cultural Highlights: Choir, Poly-fest, Stage Challenge, Variety Performance, Debating Kapa Haka

Other Unique Highlights: Four rugby fields, two football fields, one Poligras Olympia water-based, national standard hockey ground, modern gym with weights room, Performing Arts Centre with 200-seat auditorium, modern Learning Centre/Library.

Special Features: Strong community spirit; supporters of Canteen (teenagers with Cancer) “Run for a Life”; active Old Boy’s Association with members in all occupations such as business, science, law, construction, the arts and politics.

For further information click  here: https://www.stbedes.school.nz/international/

Contact:
Robert Tappenden
P: +64 3 375 0647
M: +64 27 635 7324
E: rtappenden@stbedes.school.nz
W: www.stbedes.school.nz