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Hillcrest Primary School

Public primary school · Hillcrest, Wellington, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (6 circuit)

Hillcrest Primary School is a public primary school based in Hillcrest, Wellington. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Hillcrest, Wellington, Hillcrest Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q4 school, it does not charge fees.

1,097
Learners
31
Educators
QQ4 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q4 no-fee school, Hillcrest Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

5 other schools in Cape Winelands district, for comparison against Hillcrest Primary School.

  • Ikaya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Hillcrest Primary School's 1,097, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hillcrest Primary School, 1,824 compared with 1,097; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillcrest Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hillcrest Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hillcrest Primary School, 1,785 compared with 1,097; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillcrest Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hillcrest Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,747 learners against Hillcrest Primary School's 1,097; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillcrest Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hillcrest Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,739 learners against Hillcrest Primary School's 1,097; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillcrest Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hillcrest Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Wellington

And within Wellington itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hillcrest Primary School, at 1,416 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillcrest Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 81.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hillcrest Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St. Albans Primary School is a similar size to Hillcrest Primary School, with 1,302 learners against 1,097, and charges no school fees, quintile Q5.
  • Weltevrede SekondﾊR Secondary School is a similar size to Hillcrest Primary School, with 1,233 learners against 1,097; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillcrest Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hillcrest Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Newton Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hillcrest Primary School, at 1,215 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q5.
  • Wellington Secondary School is a similar size to Hillcrest Primary School, with 1,165 learners against 1,097; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillcrest Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hillcrest Primary 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Hillcrest Primary School for 2027

Because Hillcrest Primary School is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Blignaut Street Wellington 7655
Postal
Posbus 61 Wellington Unknown 7655
Telephone
021 873 4145
EMIS number
112470678

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hillcrest Primary 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 Primary School directly, on 021 873 4145, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hillcrest Primary 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 Hillcrest Primary School the best school in Wellington?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hillcrest Primary 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 Wellington besides Hillcrest Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Wellington, including Bergrivier SekondﾊR.
How big are the classes at Hillcrest Primary School?
Hillcrest Primary School reported 1,097 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Primary School?
No. Hillcrest Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q4 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Hillcrest Primary School a public or private school?
Hillcrest Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hillcrest Primary School?
You can call 021 873 4145. It is located at Blignaut Street Wellington 7655.
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