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The Hill High School

Public secondary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (3 circuit)

Welcome to The Hill High School, a public secondary school serving Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 88.9%.

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The Hill High School is a public secondary school in Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,526
Learners
55
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202328225490.1%
202426022084.6%
202526123288.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

The Hill High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 98.4%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics805973.8%
Mathematical Literacy18318098.4%
Physical Sciences583560.3%
Life Sciences15112582.8%
Accounting302893.3%
Business Studies16514889.7%
Economics766484.2%
Geography686088.2%
History13212897.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

5 other schools in Johannesburg South district, for comparison against The Hill High School.

  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against The Hill High School's 1,526; is a public primary school, a different phase than The Hill High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The Hill High School, 2,715 compared with 1,526; is a public primary school, a different phase than The Hill High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,306 learners against The Hill High School's 1,526; is a public combined school, a different phase than The Hill High School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.9% against The Hill High School's 88.9%.
  • Southview High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against The Hill High School's 1,526; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against The Hill High School's 88.9%.
  • Leshata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than The Hill High School, 2,194 compared with 1,526; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against The Hill High School's 88.9%.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against The Hill High School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against The Hill High School's 1,526, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than The Hill High School, 2,896 compared with 1,526; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against The Hill High School's 88.9%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against The Hill High School's 1,526; is a public primary school, a different phase than The Hill High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against The Hill High School's 1,526; is a public primary school, a different phase than The Hill High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The Hill High School, 2,848 compared with 1,526; is a public primary school, a different phase than The Hill High School; 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 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to The Hill High School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, Plinlimmon Road, Hill Exetension, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
49083 Rosettenville 2137
Telephone
011 435 0362
Website
thehillhigh.co.za
Email
info@thehillhigh.co.za
EMIS number
700121137

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at The Hill High 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 The Hill High School directly, on 011 435 0362, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to The Hill High 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 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is The Hill High School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, The Hill High School's 88.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides The Hill High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at The Hill High School?
The Hill High School reported 1,526 learners and 55 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 High School?
Yes, The Hill High School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are The Hill High School's matric results like?
The Hill High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 90.1% since 2023.
Is The Hill High School a public or private school?
The Hill High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact The Hill High School?
You can call 011 435 0362. It is located at 1, Plinlimmon Road, Hill Exetension, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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