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Hillgrove Secondary School

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

Hillgrove Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Hillgrove. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95%.

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

In Hillgrove, Hillgrove Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,255
Learners
51
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Hillgrove Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Hillgrove Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 219 matric candidates from Hillgrove Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321119994.3%
202420219697.0%
202521920895.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411223.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Hillgrove Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Agricultural Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics393794.9%
Mathematical Literacy11711194.9%
Physical Sciences392974.4%
Life Sciences996868.7%
Agricultural Sciences2424100.0%
Accounting16850.0%
Business Studies503876.0%
Geography878496.6%
History696898.6%
English First Additional Language170170100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Hillgrove Secondary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Hillgrove Secondary School's 1,255; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Hillgrove Secondary School's 95%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Hillgrove Secondary School's 1,255; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hillgrove Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hillgrove Secondary School, 1,912 compared with 1,255; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hillgrove Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hillgrove Secondary School, 1,897 compared with 1,255, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hillgrove Secondary School, 1,887 compared with 1,255; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hillgrove Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
77 Hillgroove Drive, Newlands West, Durban, 4035
Postal
P.o.box 76005, Marbleray, 4037
Telephone
031 819 4400
Website
hillgrovesecondary.co.za
Email
admin@hillgrovesecondary.co.za
EMIS number
500155548

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hillgrove 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 Hillgrove Secondary School directly, on 031 819 4400 or by email at hillgrovesec33@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hillgrove 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 Hillgrove Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Hillgrove Secondary School's 95% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL at 86.2%.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Hillgrove Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Hillgrove Secondary School?
Hillgrove Secondary School reported 1,255 learners and 51 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Secondary School?
Yes, Hillgrove 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 Hillgrove Secondary School's matric results like?
Hillgrove Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 94.3% since 2023.
Is Hillgrove Secondary School a public or private school?
Hillgrove Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hillgrove Secondary School?
You can call 031 819 4400 or email hillgrovesec33@gmail.com. It is located at 77 Hillgroove Drive, Newlands West, Durban, 4035.