Saint George's College, private school Santiago, Chile
Saint George's College is a private high school in Vitacura, Santiago, serving about 2,650 students from kindergarten through grade 12. The campus includes modern main buildings, extensive sports facilities with a stadium, a three-level library, science labs powered by solar energy, music and art rooms, a theater, and a chapel.
Founded in 1936 by the Santiago archbishopric, the college originally served boys only. After moving from Providencia to Vitacura in 1970 and opening to girls in 1973, it was briefly taken over by the military government during the 1973 coup before the Congregation of Holy Cross resumed management in 1986.
The college carries the name of Saint George and is run by the Congregation of Holy Cross, reflecting its religious foundation. School culture centers on sports traditions, community events, and engagement with social issues, with blue and yellow as school colors and a dragon as its symbol.
The school is accessible by car or bus via Avenida Santa Cruz in northern Santiago. The campus is open to students and staff during school days, and visitors should check visiting hours in advance and consult with security staff.
The college was featured in the film Machuca, which depicts life in Chile before and after the dictatorship, with the school's story based on Saint George's. The film is dedicated to former rector Gerardo Whelan, who appears as a character named Father McEnroe.
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