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Welcome to Collegiate Girls' High School
In June 1873, a group of ladies met in the old Grey Institute on the Donkin and proposed a school for girls be established in the town. On 12 July 1873, a deputation of gentlemen joined the committee and by 2 September, there were twenty guarantors, and a constitution of “Rules and Regulations for ‘The Port Elizabeth Collegiate School for Girls’”. Almost nine months later, in February 1874, the school would open with its first 38 pupils.
As we celebrate the sesquicentenary of our school, the 150-year anniversary of the founding of Collegiate, we are excited about the various events to mark this significant milestone. The plans were several years in the making and arise from the VISION of CELEBRATION and FUTURE LEGACY. 2024 is a year of CELEBRATION
• of all that Collegiate is
• of all who have been through the School
• of all its achievements
• of friendships and connections
and a year of looking to the FUTURE through the legacy we create and leave for the future.
Latest News
Rest in Peace, Mrs Gill Gray
We have heard with great sadness of the passing of Old Girl and Benefactor of the school, Gill Gray neé de Wet (Class of 1957). She passed away on 9 December at her home in Bermuda surrounded by family and at peace. Read about her contribution to our school and country here:
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School Magazine 2024
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News of the Fourth Term 2024
A year of celebration of 150 years of excellence drew to an end with the final assembly of 22 November, and we look back with great pride, nostalgia and gratitude. Read about our wrapping up of the year here as we celebrate our learners and staff.
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