Public secondary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (3 circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about The Hill High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
The Hill High School is a public secondary school in Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
The Hill High School entered 261 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 88.9% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 282 | 254 | 90.1% |
| 2024 | 260 | 220 | 84.6% |
| 2025 | 261 | 232 | 88.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
The Hill High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 98.4%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 80 | 59 | 73.8% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 183 | 180 | 98.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 58 | 35 | 60.3% |
| Life Sciences | 151 | 125 | 82.8% |
| Accounting | 30 | 28 | 93.3% |
| Business Studies | 165 | 148 | 89.7% |
| Economics | 76 | 64 | 84.2% |
| Geography | 68 | 60 | 88.2% |
| History | 132 | 128 | 97.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, The Hill High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact The Hill High School for its exact current amount.
Because The Hill High School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.
Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.