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The Hill College

Private secondary school · Mill Park, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

The Hill College is a private secondary school in Mill Park, Gqeberha. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of The Hill College, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mill Park, Gqeberha, The Hill College is a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

47
Learners
11
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

The Hill College is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact The Hill College directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 20 matric candidates from The Hill College sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023292896.6%
20242828100.0%
20252020100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, The Hill College offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics99100.0%
Mathematical Literacy1919100.0%
Physical Sciences22100.0%
Life Sciences77100.0%
Business Studies211990.5%
History1212100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with The Hill College.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against The Hill College's 47; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.6% against The Hill College's 100%.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against The Hill College's 47; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against The Hill College's 100%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against The Hill College's 47; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against The Hill College's 100%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against The Hill College's 47; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against The Hill College's 100%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against The Hill College's 47; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

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

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against The Hill College's 47; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against The Hill College's 100%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against The Hill College's 47; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against The Hill College's 100%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against The Hill College's 47; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against The Hill College's 100%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against The Hill College's 47; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,601 learners against The Hill College's 47; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.1% against The Hill College's 100%.
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
37 Cape Road, Mill Park, Gqeberha, 6001
Postal
P O Box 5627, Walmer, 6065
Telephone
041 373 7043
Website
hillcollege.co.za
Email
admin@hillcollege.co.za
EMIS number
200100918

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at The Hill College?
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 The Hill College directly, on 041 373 7043, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to The Hill College?
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 The Hill College the best school in Gqeberha?
On the numbers that are published, The Hill College's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of kwaMAGXAKI SECONDARY SCHOOL at 93.1%.
How many other schools are there in Gqeberha besides The Hill College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at The Hill College?
The Hill College reported 47 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 4 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 The Hill College?
Yes. As a private school, The Hill College 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.
What are The Hill College's matric results like?
The Hill College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 96.6% in 2023.
Is The Hill College a public or private school?
The Hill College is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact The Hill College?
You can call 041 373 7043. It is located at 37 Cape Road, Mill Park, Gqeberha, 6001.
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