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Hillside Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Herschel, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi district (Unknown circuit)

Hillside Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Herschel, Sterkspruit. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Hillside Junior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Herschel, Sterkspruit, Hillside Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

161
Learners
7
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Hillside Junior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Joe Gqabi district

Here is how Hillside Junior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Joe Gqabi district.

  • Sizamulwazi Public School teaches considerably more learners than Hillside Junior Secondary School, 1,708 compared with 161; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hillside Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Et Thabane Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Hillside Junior Secondary School, 1,707 compared with 161; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hillside Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,666 learners against Hillside Junior Secondary School's 161, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Community School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,497 learners against Hillside Junior Secondary School's 161, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tlokweng Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,490 learners against Hillside Junior Secondary School's 161; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillside Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Sterkspruit

And within Sterkspruit itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,666 learners against Hillside Junior Secondary School's 161, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Community School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,497 learners against Hillside Junior Secondary School's 161, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tlokweng Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,490 learners against Hillside Junior Secondary School's 161; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillside Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Thaba Lesoba Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hillside Junior Secondary School, 1,217 compared with 161, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • St Teresa Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,174 learners against Hillside Junior Secondary School's 161; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillside Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Hillside Junior Secondary School for 2027

Hillside Junior Secondary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Hillside Senior Primary School, Sterkspruit, 9762
Postal
Private Bag X 5022, Sterkspruit, 9762
Telephone
051 611 4406
EMIS number
200600257

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hillside Junior 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 Hillside Junior Secondary School directly, on 051 611 4406, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hillside Junior 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Hillside Junior Secondary School the best school in Sterkspruit?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hillside Junior Secondary 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 Sterkspruit besides Hillside Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Sterkspruit, including Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Hillside Junior Secondary School?
Hillside Junior Secondary School reported 161 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Hillside Junior Secondary School?
No. Hillside Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Hillside Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Hillside Junior Secondary School.
Is Hillside Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Hillside Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hillside Junior Secondary School?
You can call 051 611 4406. It is located at Hillside Senior Primary School, Sterkspruit, 9762.
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