Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

In D`almeida, Mossel Bay, Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,446

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 SekondﾊR Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 255 learners from Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 92.2% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	205	193	94.1%
2024	215	191	88.8%
2025	255	235	92.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	35	17	48.6%
Mathematical Literacy	181	152	84.0%
Physical Sciences	27	15	55.6%
Life Sciences	67	50	74.6%
Accounting	27	20	74.1%
Business Studies	119	109	91.6%
Economics	20	19	95.0%
History	189	169	89.4%
English First Additional Language	132	132	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Eden And Central Kar district

Murray High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,123 learners against Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School's 1,446; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92% against Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School's 92.2%).
Outeniqua High School is a similar size to Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School, with 1,728 learners against 1,446; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School's 92.2%.
Thembaletu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,664 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Garden Route Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,645 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
George SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,640 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.9% against Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School's 92.2%.

Mossel Bay

Garden Route Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,645 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Sao Bras SekondﾊR Secondary School is a similar size to Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School, with 1,368 learners against 1,446, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
Indwe Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,359 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School's 92.2%.
Erika Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,315 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
Punt High School sits in roughly the same size range as Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,313 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Admissions

How to apply

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 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School for 2027

Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Bill Jeffreyrylaan Mosselbaai 6500
Postal: Posbus 931 Da Gamaskop Mosselbaai 6501
Telephone: 044 693 0831
EMIS number: 120353388

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary 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 SekondﾊR Secondary School directly, on 044 693 0831, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary 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 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Is Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School the best school in Mossel Bay?

On the numbers that are published, Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School's 92.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of INDWE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 85.7%.

How many other schools are there in Mossel Bay besides Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mossel Bay, including Garden Route Primary School.

How big are the classes at Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School?

Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School reported 1,446 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 SekondﾊR Secondary School?

Yes, Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary 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.

What are Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School's matric results like?

Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 94.1% since 2023.

Is Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School a public or private school?

Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School?

You can call 044 693 0831. It is located at Bill Jeffreyrylaan Mosselbaai 6500.