The village of Eastbourne has many good facilities such as clean, sunny parks, safe swimming beaches, a community swimming pool, library, plunket, a resident police officer, and a very comprehensive shopping centre.

The village and bays of Eastbourne are typically considered a very safe environment to live in. This feature attracts many people to settle in Eastbourne in order to live and raise a family, retire or just lead a relaxed and wonderful life!

San Antonio School enjoys close links with the local community. Interaction with the wider community is encouraged and enjoyed. The experience and skills of people in the community are valued in regard to their participation in school curriculum activities. This knowledge transfer is a unique feature of the closely knit environment. There is a strong parent involvement in the school.

“Involvement in school activities and support for the school by the community is another strong feature of the school. This is evident in the variety of ways parents are assisting at the school … The board and prinicipal work harmoniously together on governance and management issues. Active community consultation has contributed to strategic planning”. ERO Report July 2004.