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Hillcrest Primary School

Public primary school · Malvern, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (1 circuit)

Hillcrest Primary School is a public primary school in Malvern, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 945 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Hillcrest Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Malvern, Johannesburg, Hillcrest Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

945
Learners
27
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Hillcrest Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Hillcrest Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

Here is how Hillcrest Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg East district.

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against Hillcrest Primary School's 945, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Hillcrest Primary School's 945; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillcrest Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% 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.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Hillcrest Primary School's 945, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hillcrest Primary School, 2,818 compared with 945, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hillcrest Primary School, 2,781 compared with 945, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hillcrest Primary School, 2,936 compared with 945; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillcrest Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Hillcrest Primary School's 945; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillcrest Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% 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.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hillcrest Primary School, 2,892 compared with 945, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hillcrest Primary School, 2,888 compared with 945, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Hillcrest Primary School's 945, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
34, Naiad, Johannesburg, Malvern, Johannesburg
Postal
40170 Cleveland 2022
Telephone
011 615 7030
Website
hillcrestprimary.co.za
EMIS number
700130500

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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 011 615 7030, 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 Johannesburg?
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 Johannesburg besides Hillcrest Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Hillcrest Primary School?
Hillcrest Primary School reported 945 learners and 27 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?
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 011 615 7030. It is located at 34, Naiad, Johannesburg, Malvern, Johannesburg.
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