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Hillcrest Primary School

Public primary school · Helenvale, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

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

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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 Helenvale, Gqeberha, Hillcrest Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

780
Learners
22
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Hillcrest Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

5 other schools in Nelson Mandela district, for comparison against Hillcrest Primary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Hillcrest Primary School's 780; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillcrest Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% 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.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Hillcrest Primary School's 780; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillcrest Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% 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.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Hillcrest Primary School's 780; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillcrest Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% 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.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Hillcrest Primary School's 780; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillcrest Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% 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.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Hillcrest Primary School's 780, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

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

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Hillcrest Primary School's 780; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillcrest Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% 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.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Hillcrest Primary School's 780; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillcrest Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% 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.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Hillcrest Primary School's 780; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillcrest Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% 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.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Hillcrest Primary School's 780, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,601 learners against Hillcrest Primary School's 780; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillcrest Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% 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 Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
C/O Ethel & Chamois Street, Helenvale, P.e, 6020
Postal
Po Box 16001, Gelvandale , P.e, 6020
Telephone
041 452 2638
EMIS number
200100306

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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 041 452 2638, 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 Gqeberha?
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 Gqeberha besides Hillcrest Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Hillcrest Primary School?
Hillcrest Primary School reported 780 learners and 22 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 Q3 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 041 452 2638. It is located at C/O Ethel & Chamois Street, Helenvale, P.e, 6020.
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