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Hillgrove Primary School

Public primary school · Hillgrove, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Durban West circuit)

In Hillgrove, Hillgrove Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 1,202 learners.

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

Hillgrove Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Hillgrove. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,202
Learners
36
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Hillgrove Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Hillgrove Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umlazi district

Here is how Hillgrove Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umlazi district.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Hillgrove Primary School, 2,782 compared with 1,202; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillgrove Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hillgrove Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hillgrove Primary School, 1,964 compared with 1,202, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Hillgrove Primary School's 1,202, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Hillgrove Primary School's 1,202; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillgrove Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Hillgrove Primary School's 1,202, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
69 Spirehill Road, Newlands West, Durban, 4035
Postal
P.o.box 76111, Marble Ray, Durban, 4035
Telephone
031 578 5713
Email
hillgroveprimarydbn@gmail.com
EMIS number
500155511

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hillgrove 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 Hillgrove Primary School directly, on 031 578 5713 or by email at hillgroveprimarydbn@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hillgrove Primary 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 Hillgrove Primary School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hillgrove 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 Umlazi besides Hillgrove Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Hillgrove Primary School?
Hillgrove Primary School reported 1,202 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Hillgrove Primary School?
Yes, Hillgrove 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 Hillgrove Primary School a public or private school?
Hillgrove Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hillgrove Primary School?
You can call 031 578 5713 or email hillgroveprimarydbn@gmail.com. It is located at 69 Spirehill Road, Newlands West, Durban, 4035.