St Andrew’s Cathedral School

What is distinctive about St Andrew’s Cathedral School? The school’s Christian heritage means it has essential convictions about the dignity of every student — each one unique, loved by God and gifted for a purpose. Messages reinforcing to students that “they matter” — irrespective of ability, achievement, social status, or physical attributes, are regularly reinforced by school leadership. Research shows that student wellbeing and growth in character are tied to the experience of successful learning, and therefore the school places importance on a disciplined, challenging and stimulating classroom environment. By encouraging critical thinking and thoughtful analysis, staff foster a lively intellectual curiosity about the world. The development of character is fundamental to the school’s pursuit of academic excellence and is at the heart of its teaching and pastoral care. Staff…