Curro Hillcrest Christian Academy
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Curro Hillcrest Christian Academy
As a independent school, Curro Hillcrest Christian Academy provides primary school education to learners in Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Pinetown education district. The 2025 school year recorded 531 learners taught by 44 educators, achieving a ratio of 12:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Curro Hillcrest Christian Academy is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Curro Hillcrest Christian Academy operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Curro Hillcrest Christian Academy reported a total enrollment of 531 learners with a teaching staff of 44 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 12:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Curro Hillcrest Christian Academy is situated in Hillcrest, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Molweni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 2 Fischer Road, Pinetown Nu, Hillcrest, 3650. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 371, Hillcrest, 3650.
Curriculum & Academics
Curro Hillcrest Christian Academy is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by private and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Curro Hillcrest Christian Academy are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
2 Fischer Road, Pinetown Nu, Hillcrest, 3650
Postal
P.o. Box 371, Hillcrest, 3650
Phone
+27 87 287 9374Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500155363
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.