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Hilldrop Heritage School Primary

Private primary school · Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba district (Masakhane circuit)

Welcome to Hilldrop Heritage School Primary, a private primary school serving Newcastle. Around 128 learners are enrolled here.

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

Hilldrop Heritage School Primary is a private primary school in Newcastle. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

128
Learners
12
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Hilldrop Heritage School Primary 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

Amajuba district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amajuba district with Hilldrop Heritage School Primary.

  • Enkululekweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hilldrop Heritage School Primary, 2,071 compared with 128; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dedangifunde Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hilldrop Heritage School Primary, 1,921 compared with 128; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hilldrop Heritage School Primary doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phendukani Full Service High School teaches considerably more learners than Hilldrop Heritage School Primary, 1,852 compared with 128; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hilldrop Heritage School Primary doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Esididini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,771 learners against Hilldrop Heritage School Primary's 128; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sizakancane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hilldrop Heritage School Primary, 1,761 compared with 128; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
15 A Hilldrop Road Newcastle Newcastle 2940
Telephone
034 312 1102
Email
info@heritageschool.co.za
EMIS number
500448255

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hilldrop Heritage School Primary?
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 Hilldrop Heritage School Primary directly, on 034 312 1102 or by email at info@heritageschool.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hilldrop Heritage School Primary?
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 Hilldrop Heritage School Primary the best school in Amajuba?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hilldrop Heritage School Primary to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Amajuba besides Hilldrop Heritage School Primary?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Amajuba.
How big are the classes at Hilldrop Heritage School Primary?
Hilldrop Heritage School Primary reported 128 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Hilldrop Heritage School Primary?
Yes. As a private school, Hilldrop Heritage School Primary 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 Hilldrop Heritage School Primary a public or private school?
Hilldrop Heritage School Primary is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Hilldrop Heritage School Primary?
You can call 034 312 1102 or email info@heritageschool.co.za. It is located at 15 A Hilldrop Road Newcastle Newcastle 2940.