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Hillcrest Primary School

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

Welcome to Hillcrest Primary School, a public primary school serving Hillcrest. It currently teaches around 1,289 learners.

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

Hillcrest Primary School is a public primary school in Hillcrest. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,289
Learners
90
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 Primary 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 Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Pinetown district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pinetown district with Hillcrest Primary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hillcrest Primary School, 2,756 compared with 1,289; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillcrest Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% 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.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hillcrest Primary School, 2,130 compared with 1,289, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Hillcrest Primary School's 1,289, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hillcrest Primary School, 2,007 compared with 1,289, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hillcrest Primary School, 1,978 compared with 1,289; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillcrest Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% 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.
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 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
17 Emoyeni Drive, Hilldene, Hillcrest, 3610
Postal
Private Bag X10414, Hillcrest, 3650
Telephone
031 765 1214
Email
admin@hillcrestprimary.co.za
EMIS number
500155474

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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 031 765 1214 or by email at admin@hillcrestprimary.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hillcrest Primary 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 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Hillcrest Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
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 Pinetown besides Hillcrest Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Hillcrest Primary School?
Hillcrest Primary School reported 1,289 learners and 90 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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?
Yes, Hillcrest Primary 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.
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 031 765 1214 or email admin@hillcrestprimary.co.za. It is located at 17 Emoyeni Drive, Hilldene, Hillcrest, 3610.