[3] Students and teachers alike are divided into four houses, named after the first four bishops or archbishops of Wellington.

The opening of St Peter's College was Norman Kirk's last public appearance.

[5] The following persons have occupied the position of principal of the college[4] St Peter's Rugby Union 1st XV plays traditional matches against four other Catholic Schools.

Traditional games are played on an annual basis, with home and away legs alternating.

The following persons were educated at St. Peter's College, Marist Brother's High School, St. Joseph's High School and St. Patrick's Intermediate, Palmerston North, New Zealand.