Facilities
The Upper School campus has received many renovations over its period of existence. It is now much larger than the original construction of the 1920s. Most recently a new Sixth form Centre was built in 2000. Named the Barbra Cottier Centre, it formed a purpose built centre for Sixth Form studies. In 2006 a new dining area and Special Needs centre was built on the site of a central courtyard. Finally providing the school with a purpose built area for the Learning Support Department.
The new lower school in Onchan features several tennis courts, spacious playing fields, modern football pitches and a large gymnasium.
One of the benefits of St Ninian's, compared with other secondary schools on the Isle of Man, is said to be that it is set over two sites, thus splitting the student population by age, allowing for a easier and more personal transition into secondary school life.
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