Gill College

Description

Gill College is a co-ed public high school in Somerset East in the Eastern Cape. Gill College caters for learners from Grade 8 to Grade 12. It is one of the leading schools in the Eastern Cape.

HERITAGE

Gill College was originally founded in 1869 as a university. It was named after Dr William Gill who died in 1863 and left money for the establishment of a college of higher education. The college was officially opened on 18 March 1869 as a co-ed college. It later became a boys’ school before merging with Bellevue Girls’ School to become co-ed school once more. In 1903, the school became a high school due to changes in educational regulations.

ACADEMICS

The school motto is Sursum Prorsusque which means “Upwards and Onwards”

SPORTS & CULTURE

SPORTS

• Rugby
• Athletics
• Cricket
• Cross country
• Running
• Hockey
• Netball
• Squash
• Swimming
• Mountain biking
• Tennis

CULTURE

• Engineering Club
• Business Game
• Chess Club
• Debating Society
• Dramatic Society
• Students' Christian Association

SCHOOL FACILITIES

• Computer lab
• Interactive white board technology
• Gym facility
• Netball courts
• Squash courts
• Tennis courts
• Swimming pool
• Rugby, hockey & cricket fields
• Conference centre
• Hostel facilities
• School hall

SCHOLARSHIPS

Academic, sporting and cultural bursaries and scholarships are offered to deserving pupils each year. These bursaries are awarded through the Old Gillian’s Union and are awarded on merit.