St Andrew’s College
A co-educational independent school in Strowan, Christchurch, with three boarding houses for students in Years 9-13.
- Research checked
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At a glance
- School type
- Independent, Faith-based · Private
- Religious affiliation
- Presbyterian
- Official website
- stac.school.nz
Address: 347 Papanui Road, Strowan, Christchurch 8052
Academic
Boarding
The school confirms that it offers boarding but its pages do not name a full, weekly or flexible option, so none is shown.
- Boarding entry
- Not confirmed
- Boarding is for
- Separate boys’ and girls’ housessource
- Accommodation
- On campussource
- Boarding houses
- Three boarding houses: Thompson (around 60 girls, Years 9–13), Rutherford (around 60 boys, Years 11–13) and MacGibbon (around 48 boys, Years 9–11).source
- Rooms
- Students share twin or quad rooms, divided into semi-private spaces encompassing a comfortable bed, desk, wardrobe and storage facilities, and a pin board.source
- Weekends and holidays
- Not confirmed
- Pastoral care
- Not confirmed
- Activities
- Not confirmed
- Facilities
- Not confirmed
Admissions
- Entry points
- Not confirmed
- Application process
- Online application with application fee; acceptance fee and refundable bond on acceptance of a place.source
- Assessments and interviews
- Not confirmed
- Documents
- Not confirmed
- Language requirements
- Not confirmed
- Deadlines
- Not confirmed
- International applicants
- Accepted. International boarding fees are provided on request from the Director of International Students and Exchanges.source
- Guardianship
- Not confirmed
Fees
Annual boarding total, calculated from published figures
A total is shown only where the school’s own figures support it. Original currency; no conversion.
Weekly boarding · Domestic pupils · 2026 · Years 9–13
NZ$51,200 a year
Basis: Tuition (published per year) plus boarding charge (published per year).
- 2026 Tuition Fees for New Zealand Residents (per annum, including GST), Years 9–13: NZ$30,600
- Weekday-only boarders pay the same boarding fee, 2026: NZ$20,600
Boarding (pattern not named) · Domestic pupils · 2026 · Years 9–13
NZ$51,200 a year
Basis: Tuition (published per year) plus boarding charge (published per year).
- 2026 Tuition Fees for New Zealand Residents (per annum, including GST), Years 9–13: NZ$30,600
- 2026 Boarding Fees for New Zealand Residents Years 9–13 per annum (GST incl.): NZ$20,600
| Fee | Amount | For | Year | Includes tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition2026 Tuition Fees for New Zealand Residents (per annum, including GST), Years 9–13 | NZ$30,600 per yearsource | Domestic pupilsYears 9–13 | 2026read 17 October 2026 | Not confirmed |
| Boarding charge2026 Boarding Fees for New Zealand Residents Years 9–13 per annum (GST incl.) | NZ$20,600 per yearsource | Domestic pupilsYears 9–13 | 2026read 17 October 2026 | No |
| Boarding chargeWeekday-only boarders pay the same boarding fee, 2026Weekly boarding | NZ$20,600 per yearsource | Domestic pupilsYears 9–13 | 2026read 17 October 2026 | No |
| Application feeApplication Fee (Years 1–13, non-refundable) | NZ$200 one-offsource | Domestic pupils | 2026read 17 October 2026 | Not confirmed |
| Registration feeAcceptance fee (non-refundable; includes Old Collegian Association life membership) | NZ$500 one-offsource | Domestic pupils | 2026read 17 October 2026 | Not confirmed |
| DepositRefundable bond | NZ$1,500 one-offsource | Domestic pupils | 2026read 17 October 2026 | Not confirmed |
“Includes tuition: No” means the figure is a boarding charge on top of tuition. Day-pupil figures are shown for reference only and are never used as a boarding price. Additional costs not listed here may apply; always confirm with the school.
Scholarships and financial assistance
No scholarships or financial assistance are confirmed here. That does not mean none exist: ask the school.
Inspection reports
No inspection report is recorded for this campus in our research yet.
Accreditation, registration and membership
No accreditation, registration or membership is recorded for this school in our research yet.
How to read this page
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Sources (reviewed 17 October 2026)