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Hillside Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Palmerton, Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)

Hillside Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Palmerton, Lusikisiki. 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 Palmerton, Lusikisiki, Hillside Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

159
Learners
8
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

Or Tambo Coastal district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Coastal district, for comparison against Hillside Junior Secondary School.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,788 learners against Hillside Junior Secondary School's 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillside Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hillside Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,734 learners against Hillside Junior Secondary School's 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillside Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hillside Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hillside Junior Secondary School, 1,664 compared with 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillside Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hillside Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hillside Junior Secondary School, 1,657 compared with 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillside Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hillside Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hillside Junior Secondary School, 1,646 compared with 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillside Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hillside Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Lusikisiki

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

  • Toli Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,788 learners against Hillside Junior Secondary School's 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillside Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hillside Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khotso Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,418 learners against Hillside Junior Secondary School's 159, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Ntafufu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,290 learners against Hillside Junior Secondary School's 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hillside Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hillside Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamsikwa Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,244 learners against Hillside Junior Secondary School's 159; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hillside Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mxhume Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hillside Junior Secondary School, 1,229 compared with 159; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 65.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hillside Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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

As a public school, Hillside Junior Secondary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Zalu Administrative Area, Palmerton, Lusikisiki, 4820
Postal
Po Box 1157, Palmerton, Lusikisiki, 4820
Telephone
073 606 5855
EMIS number
200500294

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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 073 606 5855, 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 Lusikisiki?
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 Lusikisiki besides Hillside Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lusikisiki, including Toli Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Hillside Junior Secondary School?
Hillside Junior Secondary School reported 159 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 073 606 5855. It is located at Zalu Administrative Area, Palmerton, Lusikisiki, 4820.
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