St John's College - Hastings

St John's College - Hastings St John's College was established in 1941, on Frederick St, Hastings (the current site of St Mary's Primary School). The roll grew more slowly after that.

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Founded in 1941 by the Marist Fathers, St John's College is a vibrant multicultural learning community and the only Catholic Boys' Secondary School in Hawke's Bay. It was founded by the Marist Fathers in response to the lack of Catholic education for young men in Hawkes Bay. It was also to be a brother school to the already established all girls Sacred Heart College, Napier,

some 20 km north. Enrollment proved so popular that the school needed to expand, so in 1946, with an allotment of donated land, St John's College moved to its present site on Jervios St, Mayfair. Old boys recall that on the day of the move, they carried the school furniture, back and forth to the new premises over 3 km away, and still had to attend afternoon class. Part of the problem was the transportation of students from around the Hawkes Bay region as many students from Napier found it difficult to reach school before school bus lines were established. There were even calls to make both Sacred Heart and St Johns co-ed, to prevent Napier boys travelling to Hastings and Hastings girls traveling to Napier. Today this issue is non existent, although around 40% of St John's College students come from the Napier area. In 1975, St John's College was "integrated" into the state system under the Private Schools Conditional Integration Act 1975 [3] "on a basis which will preserve and safeguard the special character of the education provided by them". Over time St John's quietly expanded with the addition of new buildings and land. The 1990s saw drastic changes with the completion of 'The Centre' (the school gymnasium), the music suite and geography room, and the purchase of the old Firth industrial land to expand the playing fields. This gave St John's an additional rugby field, a new area for cricket nets, and another drive way towards Karamu road with additional car spaces. Since 2000 several remodels have been undertaken and includes the construction of the new technology wing. St John's College celebrated its 50th Jubilee in 2001 which was easily the colleges biggest event ever. An abundance of old boys returned for the weekend and included several speakers and functions as well as a variety of activities and inter house competitions for the students.

18/06/2026
18/06/2026
Congratulations to Flynn Ericksen and Arlo Nicholson on their fantastic results at the recent Napier Sailing Club prize ...
18/06/2026

Congratulations to Flynn Ericksen and Arlo Nicholson on their fantastic results at the recent Napier Sailing Club prize giving.

Flynn had an outstanding season in the Open Skiff class, winning the Sprint Series and the Faulknor Cup for overall points champion - a reflection of consistent performance across the entire season.

Arlo was runner up in the Harbourmasters Cup and received the Intermediate Bruce Fenwick Memorial Trophy, recognising his commitment, perseverance, and growth throughout the season.

Both boys have shown tremendous dedication, spending many weekends training and competing in challenging conditions. We’re proud to see their hard work recognised.

Our students recently attended the Road Safety Expo presented by Road Safe Hawke’s Bay in partnership with New Zealand P...
17/06/2026

Our students recently attended the Road Safety Expo presented by Road Safe Hawke’s Bay in partnership with New Zealand Police, Hato Hone St John, and Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Through powerful real-life stories, interactive activities, and practical learning experiences, students explored the importance of making safe and responsible choices on the road. From impairment simulations to crash quizzes and licensing information, the event provided valuable insight into road safety and the consequences of risky behaviour.

A fantastic opportunity for our young people to build awareness, confidence, and decision-making skills that will help keep themselves and others safe on our roads.

Recently, Josh Coffin and Cam Bartle proudly represented Hawke’s Bay at the Halberg Games held at King’s College in Auck...
16/06/2026

Recently, Josh Coffin and Cam Bartle proudly represented Hawke’s Bay at the Halberg Games held at King’s College in Auckland.
They had the opportunity to take part in a wide range of activities, including rock climbing, frisbee golf, wheelchair football, archery, athletics, and more!
It was a fantastic opportunity to try new sports, meet new friends, and step outside their comfort zones. We loved seeing them embrace every opportunity and give everything a go.
An inspiring, uplifting event for everyone involved – well done Josh and Cam! 👏✨

Our Year 12 and 13 students recently enjoyed an inspiring day at the Tātahu Career Expo, exploring exciting career pathw...
15/06/2026

Our Year 12 and 13 students recently enjoyed an inspiring day at the Tātahu Career Expo, exploring exciting career pathways, study options, apprenticeships, and industry opportunities. From hands-on activities to conversations with employers, universities, and training providers, students came away with fresh ideas and inspiration for their futures beyond school.

We hope the expo sparked plenty of great conversations at home about future goals, interests, and opportunities ahead!

For more information about careers, training, and the world of work, visit www.tahatu.govt.nz and our school site www.stjohns.careerwise.school.

Our students have been working incredibly hard preparing for their upcoming production of Guys and Dolls Jr. 🎶✨Opening n...
15/06/2026

Our students have been working incredibly hard preparing for their upcoming production of Guys and Dolls Jr. 🎶✨
Opening night is Monday, 22 June, and the show runs for four nights only!
Come along and support our talented SJC & SHC students - you won’t want to miss it!
🎟️ Book your tickets now using the QR Code on the poster!

Address

Jervois Street, Mayfair
Hastings
4120

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+6468786853

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