St Bedes College
Secondary school in Christchurch, New Zealand
WELCOME to ST BEDE'S COLLEGE
St. Bede's is the oldest Catholic Boys' College and boys’ Boarding School in the South Island of New Zealand. Founded in 1911, St Bede’s College is well-respected for the provision of boarding accommodation for more than a century along with its academic and sporting success.
Every student’s academic, physical, and social development is central to the St Bede’s core values and is supported by the College’s strong pastoral care programme. Its annual academic achievements are consistently above the national school averages at all levels for Decile 9 boys’ schools.
Set in 19 hectares of grounds, the College sports facilities are outstanding, with a wide range of team and individual summer and winter sports available. These are complemented by an equally wide range of cultural activities and pursuits which help develop our young men into the best version of themselves that God intended them to be.
The Bedean Community extends far beyond the College gates. There are strong connections with our parents through regular parent-student-teacher academic conferences, parent participation on sports committees and our PTA, and parent representation on our governing boards. A very active Old Boy’s Association, with members from all walks of life, both in New Zealand and around the world, gives truth to the claim that: “Once a Bedean, always a Bedean”.
The rich history and tradition of St Bede’s College is the foundation for our boys to grow into men who live the College motto: “Fide et Opere” – “By faith and work”; men who are ready to embrace the challenges of life, wherever it should take them.
About Christchurch
Christchurch is the South Island’s largest city and the gateway to Canterbury. Rebuilt with modern spaces and riverside precincts, it pairs established schools and tertiary options with easy access to beaches, the Port Hills, Banks Peninsula and alpine recreation.
Canterbury Region
The Canterbury Region on New Zealand’s South Island is a region of dramatic contrast — from sweeping plains, mighty braided rivers and the high Southern Alps through to coastal beaches at the Pacific. It encompasses the major city of Christchurch and wide rural districts, making it both a centre of culture and a backbone of agriculture and industry. The region’s economic strength, combined with space for growth and educational infrastructure, makes it well-suited for international students who want access to big-city amenities and outdoor adventure.
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