Students at a private Christchurch school claim parking problems are affecting their education.

A group of boys from Christ's College approached the media after becoming frustrated with the lack of parking in the city.

They claim it's making them late for school, and putting them in a position where they're likely to get parking fines.

Principal Simon Leese said he's dealing with the matter internally, but his message to the boys is "get over it".

"Most of the boys in the school think these boys are a bunch of idiots and they really should have thought a bit more carefully before they behaved like this."

Mr Leese said the school's never provided parking for students, and that will continue to remain the case.