Catholic Cathedral College

Phillipstown

Catholic Cathedral College is a Secondary (Year 7-15) school situated on 62 Ferry Road, Phillipstown.

With a roll size of around 526 students. Lee-Ann Nanai is the principal .

Catholic Cathedral College

Catholic Cathedral College, located at the heart of Phillipstown in Christchurch, stands as a pillar for Catholic education and values. With its address being 62 Ferry Road, it has become an integral part of this vibrant community.

Enrolment Process:

New students are warmly welcomed to join our educational journey at Catholic Cathedral College. Interested families can begin the enrolment process by contacting our admissions office directly via phone or email, where dedicated staff will guide them through every step of the application and selection procedure.

Principal:

Our esteemed principal is Mr. John O'Sullivan, a passionate educator with over 20 years in Catholic education within New Zealand. Under his leadership, the college has flourished and continues to uphold its mission of providing quality learning experiences for all students.

Values:

  • Commitment to excellence in education while fostering personal growth within a supportive community environment.
  • Respect and kindness towards one another, as well as respect for the diverse backgrounds of all students attending our school.
  • Integrity that encourages honesty and ethical behavior in every aspect of life at Catholic Cathedral College.
  • end-of-life care. Our curriculum is designed to prepare young minds not only academically but also spiritually, ensuring they are well-rounded individuals ready for the world ahead.

Physical Address:

62 Ferry Road
Phillipstown
Christchurch

Phone: 039 XXXXX click

Email: cathcollege.school.nz click

Postal Address:

P O Box 10255
Phillipstown
Christchurch 8145

Upcoming Events at Catholic Cathedral College

Event Date Details
Tuesday 24/03/2026 Youth Alpha- Session 2
School Hall
Wednesday 25/03/2026 CSYMI Journey with Jesus Retreat
All Year 7 students from Catholic Cathedral and from St Mary's. Junior CYSMI Journey with Jesus
Friday 27/03/2026 House Spirit Day
Staff Briefing 8.15am-8.25am
Period 1 8.30am-9.30am [Normal]
Period 2 9.30am-10.30am [Normal]
Time TBC
Hapori 10:30am-10:50am
Interval 10.50am -11.10am
Chants & Rotation 1 11.10am-12.10pm
Chants on Courts/Field and parade
Rotation 2 & 3 12.10pm-1.30pm
Lunch 1.30pm-2.00pm
Rotation 4 & 5 2.00 pm - 3pm
Staff Relay - EOD

Tuesday 31/03/2026 BOT Hui
Thursday 2/04/2026 Hui Whakaōnore (Yr10-13 in Hall; Yr7-9 in Gym)
P1: 8:30 - 9:25
P2: 9:25 - 10:20
Interval: 10:20 - 10:40
P3: 10:40 - 11:35
P4: 11:35 - 12:30
Lunch: 12:30 - 1:20
Hapori bag drop off and uniform check: 1:20
1:40 - 3pm: Hui Whakahōnore
Tuesday 21/04/2026 Youth Alpha-Session 4
School Hall
Tuesday 28/04/2026 BOT Hui
Monday 18/05/2026 - Friday 22/05/2026 Literacy/Numeracy CAA
Monday 25/05/2026 - Friday 29/05/2026 Literacy/Numeracy CAA
Tuesday 26/05/2026 BOT Hui
Tuesday 30/06/2026 BOT Hui
Thursday 2/07/2026 Senior reports sent home
Friday 3/07/2026 Hui Whakahōnore
P1: 8:30 - 9:25
P2: 9:25 - 10:20
Interval: 10:20 - 10:40
P3: 10:40 - 11:35
P4: 11:35 - 12:30 (leave bags in p4)
Hui Whakahōnore: 12:35 - 1:30
Lunch: 1:30 - 2:10
P5: 2:10 - 3pm
Thursday 23/07/2026 Senior Parent/Teacher Conferencing
Tuesday 28/07/2026 BOT Hui
Thursday 6/08/2026 Junior reports sent home
Tuesday 11/08/2026 Year 7 - 10 Parent/Teacher Conferencing
Monday 17/08/2026 - Friday 21/08/2026 In-Class Revision for DGEs
Monday 24/08/2026 - Friday 28/08/2026 Derived Grade Exam Week
Tuesday 25/08/2026 BOT Hui
Monday 7/09/2026 - Friday 11/09/2026 Literacy/Numeracy CAA
Monday 14/09/2026 - Friday 18/09/2026 Literacy/Numeracy CAA
Tuesday 29/09/2026 BOT Hui
Tuesday 27/10/2026 BOT Hui
Friday 30/10/2026 LEAVERS' MASS
Tuesday 3/11/2026 Senior Prize Giving & Graduation
No juniors at school.
Year 13 make their own way to the Majestic and must
be there by 11:30
Year 11 and Year 12 arrive to school at 9am
9 - 9:20 - Hapori
9:20 - 10:15 - Period 1
10:15 - 11:10 - Period 2
11:10 - to basketball courts to line up for buses.
Seated by 11:40
12pm - start
Tuesday 24/11/2026 BOT Hui
Wednesday 9/12/2026 Junior reports sent home

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Catholic Cathedral College Curriculum

Below are some of the subjects that Catholic Cathedral College offers to their students for 2026/2027.

Art (ART101)
Art (ART201)
Art (ART301)
Photography (PHO201)
Photography (PHO301)
Food, Health & Nutrition (FHN101)
Food, Health & Nutrition (FHN201)
Food, Health & Nutrition (FHN301)
Hauora, Health & Wellbeing (HPE101)
Physical Education (PED101)
Physical Education (PED201)
Physical Education (PED301)
Art (10ART)
Art (78ART)
Art (9ART)
Biology (BIO201)
Biology (BIO301)
Chemistry (CHE201)
Chemistry (CHE301)
Physics (PHY201)
Physics (PHY301)
Science (10SCI)
Science (11SCI)
Science (78SCI)
Science (9SCI)
Science (SCI101)
Business (BUS201)
Business Studies (BUS301)
Digital Technologies (DTG101)
Digital Technologies (DTG201)
Digital Technologies (DTG301)

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