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History (Founded 1963)

THE HILL COLLEGE

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Collected on 6 August 2026

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The Hill College, founded in 1963 by Mr Nigel Baughne in Port Elizabeth, began as a learner-centered institution in the Richardson building and later moved to its current location at 37 Cape Road, Mill Park, Gqeberha. Initially known as a 'cram college' for compressing grades 11 and 12 into one year, it evolved into a full FET high school specializing in grades 10–12 while continuing to support post-matric students seeking improved results for university admission. The college has maintained a progressive teaching approach and is recognized as a leading FET school in the Nelson Mandela Bay area. Its physical address is 37 Cape Road, Mill Park, Gqeberha, South Africa.

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full-time secondary education programmeOngoing

FET High School Education (Grades 10–12)

The Hill College offers full-time FET high school education for learners in grades 10, 11, and 12. It provides a structured academic environment with a progressive teaching approach, designed to support students preparing for tertiary education.

Who it is for
learners in grades 10–12
How to act on it
Apply through the college's admission process, which includes submitting required documentation and attending an interview or assessment.
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The Hill has since matured into a fully blown FET high school, specializing in grade 10, 11 and 12 (as separate years)
post-matric academic improvement programmeOngoing

Post-Matric Academic Programme

The Hill College provides a post-matric programme for students who have already completed their matriculation but wish to improve their results for university admission. This programme supports learners aiming for competitive courses such as medicine.

Who it is for
post-matric students seeking improved results for university acceptance
How to act on it
Apply through the college's admission process, which includes submitting relevant academic records and possibly undergoing an assessment.
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while always keeping the door open for post-matrics who want to improve their results for university acceptance

Facts

Places

Eastern Cape, Nelson Mandela Bay

Parties

Gqeberha. Initially known as a 'cram college, The college

Key Takeaways

  • 1963
  • Mr Nigel Baughne
  • Port Elizabeth
  • Richardson building
  • Park Drive
  • St Patrick’s Street
  • 37 Cape Road
  • Mill Park
  • Gqeberha
  • FET high school
  • post-matric
  • grade 10
  • grade 11
  • grade 12
  • Nelson Mandela Bay
  • The Hill College
  • Mr Nigel Baughne
  • Port Elizabeth
  • Richardson building
  • Park Drive
  • St Patrick’s Street
  • SA Breweries
  • Kwantu Towers
  • 37 Cape Road
  • Mill Park
  • Gqeberha
  • Nelson Mandela Bay