St Thomas of Canterbury College future secured after land sale resolved

Friday 21 August 2026 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 21 Aug, 6:25pm

The future of Christchurch's St Thomas of Canterbury College is no longer in doubt following a deal with the Christian Brothers. The religious order had previously sought to sell the school's land and buildings to fund reparations for sexual abuse victims in Australia.

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1. StuffFri 21 Aug, 3:00pm

   Well-regarded high school saved after deal struck with Catholic church (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 21 Aug, 3:44pm

   St Thomas of Canterbury College: Christian Brothers land sale case resolved (opens in new tab)

3. The Post via The PressFri 21 Aug, 6:25pm

   St Thomas of Canterbury College will not be sold to pay victims of sexual abuse in Australia (opens in new tab)

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