History

Colegio San Agustin Makati is a basic education school, run by the Order of St. Augustine (OSA). This religious order traces its origins back to its illustrious founder, St. Augustine. Called Augustinians, the members of this Order are in over forty countries today with educational institutions around the world.

Recognized as pioneers of Christianity in the Philippines, the Augustinians under Fray Andres de Urdaneta first set foot on its shores in 1565 and are now engaged in parish, missionary, and educational work.

After over four hundred years of missionary and educational work, the Augustinians through their superior, Fr. Santos Abia, OSA, had a school constructed in Dasmariñas Village, Makati in 1969 to “impart religious instruction along with the official educational programs.” That was Colegio San Agustin Makati.

CSA Early Years

Auxiliary Bishop Bienvenido Lopez, D.D., blessed the cornerstone of the first CSA building on September 1 1968. Ten months later, on 7 July 1969, the school opened its doors to the first enrollees both male and female numbering 652. On 28 August 1969, Rufino Cardinal Santos blessed the first buildings constructed by well-known Architect Manuel Mañosa, Jr. — the Administration Building which served as the priests’ residence, and the Grade School Building, Phase 1, which temporarily housed kindergarten, preparatory, elementary, and high school levels.

At the start, only two priests, Frs. Angel Rodriquez, OSA and Horacio Rodriguez, OSA, ran the school with the help of twenty-four lady teachers. The levels offered then were kindergarten, preparatory, grades one to six, first and second year of high school. The addition of grade seven, third, and fourth year high school came in subsequent years. Today, there are nine Augustinian priests and nearly four hundred employees in CSA Makati. Classes from nursery to high school serve a clientele of more or less 5,600 students.

Mission and Vision

Colegio San Agustin Makati is a leading Catholic integrated basic education school that provides young men and women high quality education in the Augustinian tradition. The Institution is a diverse school community that welcomes local and international students from a wide range of backgrounds. the unique presence of international students offers opportunities for global citizenship, mutual understanding, and lifelong friendship.

The nurturing, supportive, and safe community situated in a beautiful natural environment is committed to enhance learning through vibrant campus life. Aside from a rich academic experience, learners have varied opportunities to hone their God-given talents and interests through the school’s comprehensive program in sports and performing arts–thus true to the school’s motto: Virtue and Science.

Augustinian Education

The Augustinian way of education is characterized by love and understanding. The school is, first and foremost, a family and a community of friends “having but one mind and one heart intent upon God”. The August school is a place where community feeling is experienced, where people live together without fear of one another, and where a free and creative exchange of ideas stimulates the learning process.

Core Competencies

Christian Leadership / Academic Excellence / Augustinian Formation / Commitment and Service

Motto

Virtue and Science
Virtus et Scientia

Charism

One mind, one heart intent upon God.
Anima una et cor unum in Deum

Accreditation, Recognition & Awards

PAASCU (Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities)

• Level III Grade School since 2011
• Level III High School since 2019

CSA Today

A globally-attuned and progressive administration showing concern and service for all, a dedicated and innovative faculty and staff with a string commitment to serve, a dynamic and responsive student community with a heart for the poor and the needy and a mind for the constant pursuit of truth and justice, and a school community geared up to the challenges of the 21st century education— these make up Colegio San Agustin Makati, a school distinguished, not only by its drive towards academic excellence but also by its desire to reach out and evangelize others for God’s greater honor and glory.

School Administrators
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OFFICE OF THE RECTOR

Rector — Fr. Dante M. Bendoy, OSA
Rector Emeritus — Fr. Horacio R. Rodriguez, OSA
Vice-Rector — Fr. Julian C. Mazana, OSA
Personnel Officer — Mrs. Grace Soledad R. Santos
Public Relations and Communications Officer — Ms. Concepcion R. Reyes
Information and Communications Tech. Coordinator — Mr. Michael A. Chiao
Marketing Officer— Mrs. Ma. Cristina A. Gavieres

CENTER FOR CATHOLIC AUGUSTINIAN MISSION AND MINISTRY (CeCAMM)

Director — Fr. Juanito B. Caspe, Jr., OSA
Campus Ministry Grade School Coordinator — Mrs. Aleli G. Katipunan
Campus Ministry High School Coordinator — Ms. Jimi Paolo V. Valeza

OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE

Director — Fr. Julian C. Mazana, OSA
Bookstore Manager and Accounting Liaison Ofc.— Mrs. Milagros A. Contreras
Sports Complex Manager — Dr. Remedios R. Basilio
Purchasing and Printing OIC— Fr. Francis Andrew R. Balmaceda, OSA

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND STUDENT SERVICES

Director — Fr. William Peter A. Arlegui, OSA
Guidance Center Coordinator — Ms. Marissa D. Ocampo
Health Services Head — Dr. Roselle Mary S. Ortiz
Physical Plant Supervisor/Pollution Control Officer/Safety Officer 2–Mrs. Theresa S. Foralan
Campus Discipline, Traffic, Safety and Security Coordinator/Environmental Management Head/Safety Officer 3 – Mr. Jureto T. Trinidad

CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE

Director — Ms. Ma. Cristina G. Santos

OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Registrar and Admissions Officer — Mrs. Maria Lourdes A. Dejillas
Arts and Enrichment Program OIC — Dr. Remedios R. Basilio
Sports Coordinator — Mr. Jovy D. Gallardo
Wellness and Home Study Program Coordinator — Mrs. Kaye-lor S. Cruzado
IB Coordinator for High School (DP) – Mr. Ringo M. Blanca
IB Coordinator for Grade School (PYP) — Ms. Ma. Cristina Santos

GRADE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

Principal — Fr. Dante M. Bendoy, OSA
Assistant Principal for Academics — Ms. Rowena DC. Ayta
Assistant Principal for Administration — Mrs. Ma. Cecilia S. Daguno
Early Childhood Education Coordinator — Mrs. Anna Patricia F. Diuco
Student Affairs Coordinator — Mrs. Ma. Yulenia D. Enriquez
Community Extension Service In-Charge — Mrs. Ma. Yulenia D. Enriquez
Grade School Learning Resource Center In-Charge — Mrs. Maria Cristina M. Larracas

HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

Principal — Fr. Julian C. Mazana, OSA
Assistant Principal for Academics — Mr. Ringo M. Blanca
Assistant Principal for Administration — Mrs. Dorothy R. Trinidad
Student Affairs Coordinator — Mr. Ephrem Nicol C. Caunca
Community Extension Service In-Charge — Ms. Racquel R. Reyes
High School Learning Resource Center In-Charge — Mrs. Abigael A. Obrero