History of the College

The College opened in 1993, following the amalgamation of the Colleges of St Bede's [Mthata] and St Paul's [Grahamstown]. Although the buildings and location were inherited from St Paul's, our growth has been marked by the spirit, motives and perceptions that sustained both former colleges.

There was a need to develop a new identity and ethos, hence the name: The College of the Transfiguration. The first staff and students had the joy and privilege of being God's instruments in this journey of faith.

Each year in the life of our College, staff and students embark afresh on this journey, as they seek to find themselves and one another. In this journey, life at the College of the Transfiguration mirrors the life and development of the 'new' South Africa.

Looking back, we learn more about ourselves in relation to others. Through joy and sorrow, healing and reconciliation, struggle and commitment, unity is continually forged amidst diversity. In this way, life at College prepares students for the ever changing and challenging contexts in which they will become agents of transformation.