The Hamilton And Alexandra College

The boys’ College was first mooted in 1869 when a need to prepare local boys for university level examinations was identified. A company was formed and numerous local families supported the share issue which followed. The first students were enrolled in early 1872 and the school began promisingly with HB Wall as first Warden (or Headmaster). In the late 1870s, the school’s fortunes waned and the College struggled throughout the 1880s. From 1890, with Wall again Head after a period away, the College blossomed with strong academic results and sporting successes.