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Hillcrest School

Private primary school · Mowbray, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (5 circuit)

In Mowbray, City Of Cape Town, Hillcrest School operates as a private primary school. Around 166 learners are enrolled here.

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

Hillcrest School is a private primary school serving families in and around Mowbray, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

166
Learners
8
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Hillcrest School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Metro Central district

5 other schools in Metro Central district, for comparison against Hillcrest School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hillcrest School, 1,845 compared with 166; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hillcrest School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hillcrest School, 1,720 compared with 166; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hillcrest School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Hillcrest School, 1,682 compared with 166; is a private combined school, a different phase than Hillcrest School; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hillcrest School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hillcrest School, 1,634 compared with 166; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Hillcrest School's 166; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hillcrest School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Hillcrest School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Hillcrest School's 166; is a private combined school, a different phase than Hillcrest School; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hillcrest School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Hillcrest School's 166; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hillcrest School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hillcrest School, 1,977 compared with 166; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Hillcrest School's 166; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hillcrest School, 1,970 compared with 166; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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
5 Bollihope Cresent Mowbray 7700
Postal
5 Bollihope Crescent Mowbray Unknown 7700
Telephone
021 689 4187
Website
hillcrestprimary.org
Email
secretary@hillcrestprimary.org
EMIS number
103000808

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hillcrest 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 School directly, on 021 689 4187, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hillcrest 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 School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hillcrest School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Hillcrest School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Hillcrest School?
Hillcrest School reported 166 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 School?
Yes. As a private school, Hillcrest School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Hillcrest School a public or private school?
Hillcrest School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Hillcrest School?
You can call 021 689 4187. It is located at 5 Bollihope Cresent Mowbray 7700.
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