‘Wealthy Hilton College parents’: TikToker pokes fun at SA’s priciest school
A TikTok influencer account has poked fun at Hilton College’s wealthy parents after they drew criticism for flaunting their lavish lifestyle.
A well-known schoolboy rugby TikTok account took a jab at Hilton College parents, mocking them for showing off their wealth during a recent derby day.
The KwaZulu-Natal boarding school, known as the most expensive in South Africa, charges nearly half a million rand in annual tuition.
TIKTOK RUGBY ACCOUNT MOCKS HILTON COLLEGE
On TikTok, the popular fitness and schoolboy rugby page @adafitfans poked fun at Hilton College’s recent media attention. The account shared an AI-generated skit featuring parents of South Africa’s priciest school flaunting their spending on luxury tents, helicopters, and even likening themselves to the Springboks.
WHY DID HILTON COLLEGE MAKE HEADLINES?
In May, Hilton College George Harris scolded parents of learners in the school in an open letter for their “extravagant” display at a derby day against Michaehouse.
This included hiring five-star hosting and catering services that showcased lavish displays of food like sushi, biltong, and couture cakes.
The principal also criticised the parents for not cleaning up after the events.
He wrote: “When hospitality and generosity became self-serving displays of opulence, and began to pull away from what we aspire to be as a community.
The principal added: “Next year, can we ditch the opulence in favour of a wholesome hospitality devoid of showmanship and loud extravagance?.
“When the extravagance stretches into overconsumption, the message we send to our children is wrong”.
HOW MUCH ARE FEES OF SA’S MOST EXPENSIVE SCHOOL?
Hilton College bags the number one spot as South Africa’s most expensive private school.
Its annual fees for 2025 stand at R420 729, which includes boarding and tuition fees.