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Hilltop Montessori School

Private primary school · Kyalami, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Hilltop Montessori School, a private primary school serving Kyalami, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 53 learners.

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

Hilltop Montessori School is a private primary school in Kyalami, Johannesburg. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

53
Learners
9
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Hilltop Montessori School 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

Johannesburg East district

Here is how Hilltop Montessori School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg East district.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hilltop Montessori School, 3,591 compared with 53; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hilltop Montessori School, 2,896 compared with 53; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hilltop Montessori School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hilltop Montessori School, 2,848 compared with 53; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Hilltop Montessori School's 53; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Hilltop Montessori School's 53; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Hilltop Montessori School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Hilltop Montessori School's 53; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hilltop Montessori School, 2,896 compared with 53; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hilltop Montessori School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Hilltop Montessori School's 53; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Hilltop Montessori School's 53; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hilltop Montessori School, 2,848 compared with 53; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under 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
86, Main Road, Blue Hills, Kyalami, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 30825 Kyalami 1684
Telephone
066 274 8007
EMIS number
700400639

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hilltop Montessori 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 Hilltop Montessori School directly, on 066 274 8007, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hilltop Montessori 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 Hilltop Montessori School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hilltop Montessori School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Hilltop Montessori School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Hilltop Montessori School?
Hilltop Montessori School reported 53 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 6 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 Hilltop Montessori School?
Yes. As a private school, Hilltop Montessori School 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 Hilltop Montessori School a public or private school?
Hilltop Montessori School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Hilltop Montessori School?
You can call 066 274 8007. It is located at 86, Main Road, Blue Hills, Kyalami, Johannesburg.
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