Boarding Facilities
Queen's College currently has three boarding houses in operation, namely Connaught House, Whitson House and Athlone House.
- Athlone House is run by Mr and Mrs Butler and only houses Grade 8 pupils. The smaller group enables the Butler's to condition the boys' for boarding life and also helps to create a healthy family atmosphere or "gees".
- Connaught House is run by Mr and Mrs Osborn and houses Grade 9, 10, 11 and 12 pupils. It is the "youngest" of the 3 hostels currently in use and is home to the school's impressive gym.
- Whitson House is run by Mr Pearson and Mrs Henson and also houses Grade 9, 10, 11 and 12 pupils. It has recently been designated as a boarding house for the son's of Old Queenians. This designation has awakened a sleeping giant as many Old Queenians have now sent their sons back to their alma mater.
- De Vos Malan House has stood empty for some time, but is ready for use should the boarding numbers increase. There are currently 125 boarders at Queen's College and that number is growing every year.
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