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Curro Hilcrest High School

Private secondary school · Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Molweni circuit)

Welcome to Curro Hilcrest High School, a private secondary school serving Hillcrest. The school's roll stands at roughly 561 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Curro Hilcrest High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Curro Hilcrest High School is a private secondary school in Hillcrest. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

561
Learners
45
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Curro Hilcrest High School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Pinetown district

Here is how Curro Hilcrest High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Pinetown district.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Curro Hilcrest High School, 2,756 compared with 561; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Curro Hilcrest High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Curro Hilcrest High School, 2,130 compared with 561; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Curro Hilcrest High School's 561; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Curro Hilcrest High School, 2,007 compared with 561; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Curro Hilcrest High School, 1,978 compared with 561; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Curro Hilcrest High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Cnr Jf Bailes Drive/ Inanda Road Hillcrest Durban 3650
Telephone
087 285 2148
Email
admin.hillcresths@curro.co.za
EMIS number
500498316

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Curro Hilcrest High School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Curro Hilcrest High School directly, on 087 285 2148 or by email at admin.hillcresths@curro.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Curro Hilcrest High School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Curro Hilcrest High School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Curro Hilcrest High School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Curro Hilcrest High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Curro Hilcrest High School?
Curro Hilcrest High School reported 561 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Curro Hilcrest High School?
Yes. As a private school, Curro Hilcrest High School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Curro Hilcrest High School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Curro Hilcrest High School.
Is Curro Hilcrest High School a public or private school?
Curro Hilcrest High School is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Curro Hilcrest High School?
You can call 087 285 2148 or email admin.hillcresths@curro.co.za. It is located at Cnr Jf Bailes Drive/ Inanda Road Hillcrest Durban 3650.