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Hillcrest High School

Public secondary school · Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Kwasanti circuit)

In Hillcrest, Hillcrest High School operates as a public secondary school. Around 1,215 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Hillcrest High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Hillcrest High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Hillcrest. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,215
Learners
76
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Hillcrest High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Hillcrest High School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Pinetown district

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

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hillcrest High School, 2,756 compared with 1,215; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hillcrest High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hillcrest High School, 2,130 compared with 1,215; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hillcrest High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Hillcrest High School's 1,215; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hillcrest High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hillcrest High School, 2,007 compared with 1,215; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hillcrest High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hillcrest High School, 1,978 compared with 1,215; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hillcrest 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
40 Ridge Road, Alverstone, Hillcrest, 3650
Postal
Private Bag X1012, Hillcrest, 3650
Telephone
031 765 1215
Website
app.hillcrestlive.co.za
Email
peterg@dsnet.co.za
EMIS number
500155400

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest High School directly, on 031 765 1215 or by email at admin@hhs.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest High School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hillcrest High School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Hillcrest High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Hillcrest High School?
Hillcrest High School reported 1,215 learners and 76 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Hillcrest High School?
Yes, Hillcrest High School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Hillcrest High School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Hillcrest High School.
Is Hillcrest High School a public or private school?
Hillcrest High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hillcrest High School?
You can call 031 765 1215 or email admin@hhs.co.za. It is located at 40 Ridge Road, Alverstone, Hillcrest, 3650.