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Highbury Preparatory School

Private primary school · Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Kwasanti circuit)

Highbury Preparatory School is a private primary school based in Hillcrest. The school's roll stands at roughly 625 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Highbury Preparatory School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Hillcrest, Highbury Preparatory School operates as a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

625
Learners
74
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Highbury Preparatory School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Highbury Preparatory School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Highbury Preparatory School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Highbury Preparatory School's 625; 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 Highbury Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Highbury Preparatory School's 625; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Highbury Preparatory School, 2,020 compared with 625; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Highbury Preparatory School's 625; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Highbury Preparatory School's 625; 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 Highbury Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Highbury Road, Hillcrest, 3650
Postal
Private Bag X1019, Hillcrest, 3650
Telephone
031 765 9800
Website
hps.co.za
Email
marketing@hps.co.za
EMIS number
500154993

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Highbury Preparatory 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 Highbury Preparatory School directly, on 031 765 9800 or by email at highbury@hps.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Highbury Preparatory School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Highbury Preparatory School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Highbury Preparatory 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 Highbury Preparatory School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Highbury Preparatory School?
Highbury Preparatory School reported 625 learners and 74 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 8 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 Highbury Preparatory School?
Yes. As a private school, Highbury Preparatory 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.
Is Highbury Preparatory School a public or private school?
Highbury Preparatory School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Highbury Preparatory School?
You can call 031 765 9800 or email highbury@hps.co.za. It is located at Highbury Road, Hillcrest, 3650.