Hudson Park High School

Hudson Park High School is a public English medium co-educational high school situated in the suburb of Vincent in East London in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, It is one of the top and most academic schools in East London and also one of the good rugby schools. The school was established in 1905.

Hudson Park High School
Hudson Park High School crest
Address
113 Devereux Avenue, Vincent

East London, Eastern Cape

South Africa
Coordinates32°59′08″S 27°54′56″E
Information
School typePublic & Boarding
MottoTentando Superabis
(Latin:"By endeavour we will succeed")
Religious affiliation(s)Christianity
Established1905 (1905)
LocaleSuburban
School number+27 (043) 726 3205
HeadmasterMr D Vorster
Staff100 full-time
Grades8–12
GenderBoys & Girls
Age14 to 18
Number of students1,300 pupils
LanguageEnglish
Schedule07:30 - 14:20
CampusUrban Campus
HousesBoarding Houses:
Highbury Terrace
Hampton House
Day Houses:
  Bucholtz
  Lake
  Malin
Colour(s)  Blue
  Red
  White
SongThe Song of Eagle
NicknameParkies
Rivals
AccreditationEastern Cape Department of Education
School feesR37,200 (tuiton)
Alumni Old Hudsonian Association

The high school was known as Clifton Park in 1905, It is one of the most prestigious schools in Eastern Cape.

History

A small primary school, catering for the Clifton area, was established in 1905 and housed in the St. Alban's Church hall. In 1912, buildings were erected on the present site and the school began to grow. It became a secondary school in 1959 and was named Clifton Park High School in 1965. It was during this period that the present uniform, badge and school song were established.

In 1978, the Primary Department amalgamated with Hudson Park Primary School and the school changed its name to Hudson Park High School. The Grade 7 class remained with the high school until 1985, at which time it was decided that the growth of the senior school required that Grade 7 should move to join the primary school. In 1991 the school opened its doors to pupils of all races.

1993 saw a new administration and classroom block, as well as new garages, and renovations were made to the entire school. Williams House was renovated to provide a music centre for the school. The extensions were opened in August 1994 by the Minister of Sport, Mr Steve Tshwete.

Sports

Sports offered by the school include:

Notable alumni

List of matriculants of Hudson Park High School are in alphabetical order.

  • Scott Kemp (Class of 1992) South African rugby player
  • Akona Ndungane (Class of 1999) - South African rugby player
  • Odwa Ndungane (Class of 1999) - South African rugby player
  • Andisa Gqobo (Class of 2005) - South African rugby player
  • Onke Dubase (Class of 2007) - South African rugby player
  • Uzile Tele (Class of 2018)- South African rugby player
  • Sibabalwe Mahashe (Class of 2022) South African rugby player
  • Sivu Mabece (Class of 2022) South African rugby player

References


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