The school crest features the eagle of St. John the Apostle, with the motto "Caritas Christi Urget Nos" strewn across the bottom, a Latin motto translating loosely into "Christ's love urges us on".

St John's College moved to its current Hillcrest Road location in October 1962.

The gym is estimated to be worth NZ $ 8 million, with the same building also supporting three new classrooms.

[6] This newly established area began construction in 2018 as a response to the roll increase of students at St John's College.

An updated facility was required for all students to sufficiently participate in sports activities at the school.