Hilton College is an exclusive private high school for boys in South Africa. In fact, it is one of the most prestigious schools, which is very popular among the upper class members of society. The school also has many of its students coming in from different corners of the world; meaning that students have a unique opportunity to assimilate the tenets of different cultures, thus becoming highly socialized personalities.
The school also teaches students the importance of giving; they learn to give back to society through involvement in charities and other worthy causes. This school produces people who go on to be achievers, and who go on to make an impact in society.
Of course, this is a fee paying institution, and there are many other things to know about the school; which will be addressed below.
Hilton College Fees
The Hilton College fees for 2025 are R430,054.00 per year.
This fee covers tuition, as well as other essentials like food and board, games, medicals, the use of the sanatorium, library and laundry.
Sports are an important facet of the school’s activities; and the fees are inclusive of the costs of these sporting activities.
Extras:
The school charges a consolidated fee of R512 per term for extras.
This covers small items like some dry cleaning, laundry bags, minor duplicating costs, newspapers, minor sanatorium requisites, sunscreen, certain school plays and school socials at Hilton College.
An additional fee is charged to boys participating in more expensive sports like golf, rowing, and canoeing. This fee is to cover the additional transport costs as well as maintenance on the equipment. However, students are not charged for representing the school at outside events or competitions.
Books and stationery, medicines, doctors’ fees, special entertainment and sundry travelling are not included in fees.
Fees For Local Students
Fees for locally resident parents are payable annually. However, they can also pay in instalments over the period of 10 months, in advance by debit order. You can obtain the relevant form from the school’s Finance office.
Fees For Foreign Students
The school requires foreign resident parents to settle fees either annually or termly – but in advance. The school may offer a discount if you pay the annual fee before the end of January, regardless of whether you are a local or foreign student.
Please contact the Finance office to find out more. Extras for all parents are due on presentation of an account.
Entry Fee
The school also charges an entry fee; on acceptance, you will need to pay a R105, 182.50 non-refundable entrance fee. This is the equivalent of one term’s tuition fees at the current rate. The payment is made to the school as a contribution to the school’s development programme.
Please note that this entry fee is only payable once; and is only applicable to new students entering the school for the first time.
Foreign Students’ Deposit
Boys whose families reside outside of South Africa are required to pay something called a Foreign Pupil’s Deposit, which is one and a half term’s fees. This deposit is intended to cover the costs of repatriation, should such a situation arise, and is refundable.
This is not exclusive to Hilton; it is the standard practice amongst independent schools in South Africa.
Insurances
The school operates a scheme, and encourages parents to participate in it. In this scheme parents can claim full remission of fees if a boy is absent from school for more than 15 consecutive days owing to illness, or 5 consecutive days if absent due to an injury.
Accident insurance is compulsory. The annual medical expense limit is R120 000 per annum and excess may apply from time to time. There is cover for permanent disability up to a maximum of R750 000.
The school will receive and process all claims and then forward to the claim administrators who will admit claims in accordance with the policy wording. The school can provide more details on request.
Vacancies At Hilton College
The school stipulates that it has 590 students; but there is no indication that this figure is its capacity, or that it cannot admit more.
Therefore, to obtain information about vacancies, or the possibility of finding a placement at Hilton College, it is advisable to contact the school directly.
The same applies to prospective teachers; it is advisable to obtain information directly from the school.
How To Contact The School
The school can be contacted via phone: Tel: +27 33 383 0100
Personal Assistant to Headmaster
Sally Moon
Tel: +27 33 383 0100 – ext 2004
Database Manager – Amanda Pistorius
Tel: +27 72 872 9357
Marketing and Enrolment
Director of Advancement – Peter Storrar
Tel: +27 66 302 3869
Marketing Manager – Maralyn Atkins
Tel: +27 82 573 0221
Communications Manager – Angelique Ardé
Tel: +27 33 383 0100 – ext 2205
Enrolment Partner – Thuthukile Jili
Tel: +27 82 557 1280
Enrolment Administrator (applications) – Trish Davidson
Tel: +27 33 383 0100 – ext 2203
Transport
Tel: +27 33 383 0100
Boarding Houses
Churchill House
Tel: +27 33 383 0100 – ext 2601
Ellis House
Tel: +27 33 383 0100 – ext 2604
Falcon House
Tel: +27 33 383 0100 – ext 2605
Lucas House
Tel: +27 33 383 0100 – ext 2606
McKenzie House
Tel: +27 33 383 0100 – ext 2602
Newnham House
Tel: +27 33 383 0100 – ext 2607
Pearce House
Tel: +27 33 383 0100 – ext 2603
Sanatorium
Tel: +27 33 383 0100 – ext 2511/2512
Finance
General Finance enquiries
Tel: +27 33 383 0100 – ext 2102
Debtors Manager (fee enquiries)
Tel: +27 33 383 0100 – ext 2106
Creditors (supplier payments)
Tel: +27 33 383 0100 – ext 2111
Fleur-de-Lys Club (including Chapel and Venue bookings)
Manager – Ralph Tiaden
Tel: +27 33 383 0100 – ext 2551
Accounts – Andrew Beveridge
Tel: +27 33 383 0100 – ext 2554
Terms And Conditions
The school invites donors and parent to visit its Terms and Conditions page https://hiltoncollege.com/payment-terms-conditions/ for information as it reserves the right to make changes to its services without prior notice.
The school may also remove content from its website without any prior notice, especially if there is a need to carry out any maintenance actions.
The school does not store donor information. However, please find out what information is collected, and for what purpose.
The school maintains that donations are not refundable, even though they are voluntary.
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Summary
These are the Hilton college fees, payment structure, and other important information. Hilton college remains one of the most prestigious private schools in south Africa; attracting students from all over the world.
It offers quality education in a unique, highly disciplined environment. This is where students can build personal networks with peers from all over the world – a dream school for anyone.