Men of Character
Since 1911
Men of Faith and Leadership
It is a privilege for us to walk alongside our young men on their respective faith journeys.
Our Catholic and Marist special character is fostered under the Centre of Faith and Leadership, which encompasses our Encounter Programmes, Leadership, Service and Social, Justice and our Community Liturgical Life.
Men of Heart
Each boy who comes our way is a taonga, a gift given to us to steward, treasure, and pass on in better condition than we received him.
Drawing on our Marist characteristics, we aim to develop men of outstanding character with strong minds and gentle hearts. We have a deliberate focus on educating the whole person through high-quality pastoral and guidance systems that are supported by virtues and character education programmes.
Men of Knowledge
Each boy who walks through the St Bede’s gates is unique, talented, and full of potential.
Extensive educational research has concluded that young men benefit greatly from attending a single-sex school. At St Bede’s, we understand and celebrate boys. We seek first to build good young Catholic men. We know that they develop and learn in different ways; as a result, we teach in ways where they learn best.
Our curriculum and extensive co-curricular programmes like sport, arts, and culture, are designed to ignite curiosity and stimulate critical thinking, preparing young men for the challenges of tomorrow. St Bede’s offers a world of endless possibilities, where every boy can be the best version of the person God created him to be.
Men of Boarding
St Bede’s College is the only South Island Catholic boys’ boarding school, and has a long-standing tradition of providing quality boarding school education, dating back to the 1920s.
Our boys come from many different parts of New Zealand and around the world and benefit from our home away from home experience. Being part of the St Bede’s boarding community is a lifelong experience, as the Bedean spirit stays with you long after you leave.
Men of the World
St Bede’s Global is shaping young men who see the world as their classroom.
Through global connections, cultural exchange, and a strong sense of service, our students develop a deep understanding of the people and challenges that shape our shared future. Welcoming international students, embracing diversity, and building lifelong global networks, we prepare our boys to think beyond borders.
Our Community
The strong culture of St Bede’s College encourages a sense of community that extends beyond current students to include all past and present students, staff, and their families.
We are proud of the valuable connections we make and maintain throughout and beyond the school years and work to support these Bedean networks.