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The School
• History
• Facilities
• Boarding
Academic
• Academic studies
• Post Matric
• Scholarships
School life
• Spiritual focus
• Culture
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• Life Skills
• Grahamstown
• History
• Facilities
• Boarding
Academic
• Academic studies
• Post Matric
• Scholarships
School life
• Spiritual focus
• Culture
• Sport
• Life Skills
• Grahamstown
St Andrews College History
On 15 August 1855, the foundation stone of St Andrew’s College was laid by the Founder, John Armstrong, who was the first Bishop of Grahamstown. The School derives its name from the fact that it was St Andrew’s Day that the foundation was consecrated by the Bishop of Canterbury. Bishop Armstrong was determined to build a school that would "provide a sound Christian Education" for the sons of the Eastern Cape settlers, though its appeal has broadened considerably since then!
The original school building was designed by Mrs Armstrong and Captain Harvey of the Royal Engineers, and now forms part of Upper House. It served as a chapel and schoolroom, with a dormitory above, and a little house for the Principal.
Until 1904, the School fulfilled a dual function, that of a school and a "College", in which young men were prepared for University examinations. However, in 1904, Rhodes University College was born when five masters from St Andrew’s College took the "College Department" across the road to a cottage on the site of the present Currey Administration Building. From this humble dwelling, the first university lectures were delivered. Today, the Post-Matric course still fulfils the role of preparing students from entry into tertiary education.
In 1874, the Diocesan School for Girls was founded adjacent to St Andrew’s College and, in 1885, St Andrew’s Preparatory School was established.
Today, building on the strong traditions of its past, St Andrew’s College both proudly continues John Armstrong’s dream and keeps pace with progressive educational methods and innovations. Boasting modern facilities, the College provides an excellent education for pupils from all over Southern and Central Africa and other parts of the world. The staff of the school are committed to helping pupils develop to their fullest potential and to meeting the challenges of our rapidly changing society.
The school aims to empower pupils to be leaders and clear-thinking decision-makers; to retain their individuality and yet to understand the dynamics of working in a team; to make use of the opportunities that are available to them, and to create opportunities for others. The school is proud of its past and excited about its future.
On 15 August 1855, the foundation stone of St Andrew’s College was laid by the Founder, John Armstrong, who was the first Bishop of Grahamstown. The School derives its name from the fact that it was St Andrew’s Day that the foundation was consecrated by the Bishop of Canterbury. Bishop Armstrong was determined to build a school that would "provide a sound Christian Education" for the sons of the Eastern Cape settlers, though its appeal has broadened considerably since then!
The original school building was designed by Mrs Armstrong and Captain Harvey of the Royal Engineers, and now forms part of Upper House. It served as a chapel and schoolroom, with a dormitory above, and a little house for the Principal.
Until 1904, the School fulfilled a dual function, that of a school and a "College", in which young men were prepared for University examinations. However, in 1904, Rhodes University College was born when five masters from St Andrew’s College took the "College Department" across the road to a cottage on the site of the present Currey Administration Building. From this humble dwelling, the first university lectures were delivered. Today, the Post-Matric course still fulfils the role of preparing students from entry into tertiary education.
In 1874, the Diocesan School for Girls was founded adjacent to St Andrew’s College and, in 1885, St Andrew’s Preparatory School was established.
Today, building on the strong traditions of its past, St Andrew’s College both proudly continues John Armstrong’s dream and keeps pace with progressive educational methods and innovations. Boasting modern facilities, the College provides an excellent education for pupils from all over Southern and Central Africa and other parts of the world. The staff of the school are committed to helping pupils develop to their fullest potential and to meeting the challenges of our rapidly changing society.
The school aims to empower pupils to be leaders and clear-thinking decision-makers; to retain their individuality and yet to understand the dynamics of working in a team; to make use of the opportunities that are available to them, and to create opportunities for others. The school is proud of its past and excited about its future.
