Grounds

Grey College is situated to the west of the city centre, next to the Free State University. Away from the hustle and bustle, the boarders enjoy the tranquillity of their surroundings. The school lies within walking distance of modern shopping centres which are available on the doorstep of the school. Grey offers so much that boarders seldom have to leave the grounds.

There are extensive sporting facilities at Grey. The swimming pool is of Olympic standard and has a roofed pavilion which is able to seat 2000 spectators. The main rugby field has a pavilion with all the necessary facilities, and a grass covered athletic track around the field. There are also 12 all-weather tennis courts, two hockey fields (including a new Astro turf field), six rugby fields, 21 cricket practice nets, 2 squash courts, 4 mini-tennis courts and a 50m shooting range. A new clubhouse/pavilion was completed in 1998 which overlooks the main rugby field, athletic track and cricket oval.

Buildings

The corner stone of the original primary school was laid by Mr. C.T. Schmidt, Director of Education, on 10 September 1926. In the late 70's the buildings were demolished. On the 25th birthday of the school, Mr JA Meiring, Director of Education, laid the foundations for the new buildings on 13 October 1980. On the 125th birthday of the school. The high school and the primary school became two separate institutions in 1950 with Mr CCT Bornman as the first principal of the primary school.

Centenary Hall

Mr AJ Jacobs, Director of Education, laid the foundation stone of the Centenary Hall on 12 October 1965. The architect was Mr Chrysos Dancel. The 1955 matric class donated the big badge which is affixed at the entrance of the hall. This hall is used mainly by the Primary School.

Reünie Hall

The Reünie Hall, the heart and nerve centre of the school, is mainly used by the Secondary School. The foundation was laid by Mr. W.H.C. McIntyre, chairman of the school committee, on 17 September 1928. In the year 2000, the first year of the new millennium, a gallery was added to the hall in order to accommodate all the boys at assembly meetings.

Other Buildings

Other buildings of great historial significance to the school are the Tuck Shop and the hostels and dining hall.