[4] The school has been known as Hamilton College for most of its post amalgamation existence.

Mr Michael Horne commenced as the College's Principal in 2023.

At Year 11 and 12 level, the school teaches the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE).

[5] The school offers a range of extracurricular activities including outdoor education, choirs, jazz bands, a string ensemble and a concert band, drama and debating.

A separate 14 hectare property, "Myrniong", contains boarding houses for both boys and girls, Junior Campus and Equestrian Centre and is situated one and a half kilometres from the Senior Campus.