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
Monday 11/05/2026 BIO301 Trip to Orana Park
Wednesday 13/05/2026 School-based Immunisation
More info to follow
Saturday 16/05/2026 Y12/13 Formal
Doors shut at 7.30 pm for entry
Monday 18/05/2026 - Friday 22/05/2026 Literacy/Numeracy CAA
Thursday 21/05/2026 Open Evening
5.30 pm Arrival
6.00 pm Principal and Student Address
6.20 pm College Tour groups
Friday 22/05/2026 Filipino Steering Group Committee
Monday 25/05/2026 - Friday 29/05/2026 Literacy/Numeracy CAA
Tuesday 26/05/2026 Board Trustee Hui
Wednesday 3/06/2026 St Albans Catholic School and St James School visit
58 students onsite attending Science classes and then a sports rotation.
Thursday 4/06/2026 FEAST DAY (COLLEGE) - CORPUS CHRISTI
Tuesday 9/06/2026 SPACPAC Pasifika Careers Expo
Details to be confirmed with SPAC
Friday 12/06/2026 Philippine Independence Day Celebration
Friday 19/06/2026 Sāmoa i malaga
From 19 -26 June 2026
Friday 19/06/2026 Filipino Steering Group Committee
Saturday 20/06/2026 Sāmoa i malaga
Sunday 21/06/2026 Sāmoa i malaga
Monday 22/06/2026 - Friday 26/06/2026 Sāmoa i malaga
Tuesday 23/06/2026 Year 12 Leaders Summit
DN & ASO
Y12 students see Deans
Tuesday 30/06/2026 BOT Hui
Tuesday 30/06/2026 Year 11 Retreat
Wednesday 1/07/2026 Year 11 Retreat
Thursday 2/07/2026 Senior Reports
E-mailed to caregivers
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 30/07/2026 Y12 Emerging Leaders Conference
DN + numbers to be confirmed
Thursday 6/08/2026 Junior reports sent home
Tuesday 11/08/2026 Year 7 - 10 Parent/Teacher Conferencing
Thursday 13/08/2026 Filipino Language Week Assembly
Thursday 13/08/2026 All Y10 - Catch the Wave Retreat
All Y10 arrive at school normal time.
Period 1 - do not bring devices
Board Bus 9. 15 am
Depart school 9.30
Retreat starts 10 am
MUST bring own lunch
6 pm finish
Caregivers/parents collect students from Majestic
Friday 14/08/2026 All Y10 - Catch the Wave Retreat Duplicate
All Y10 arrive at school normal time.
Board Bus 8. 15 am
Depart school 8.30
Retreat starts 9 am
Lunch provided
3 pm finish
Caregivers/parents collect students from Majestic
Monday 17/08/2026 - Friday 21/08/2026 Tonga Language Week
Monday 17/08/2026 - Friday 21/08/2026 In-Class Revision for DGEs
Thursday 20/08/2026 Year 10 - 12: Course Information Evening
Information about senior courses available for 2027. Subject selection opens.
Thursday 20/08/2026 Jubilate (Christchurch East)
Monday 24/08/2026 - Friday 28/08/2026 Derived Grade Exam Week
Tuesday 25/08/2026 BOT Hui
Thursday 27/08/2026 Jubilate (Cathedral and Waimakariri Parishes)
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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