Hillcrest High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Hillcrest High School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hillcrest High School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Hillcrest High School 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
Hillcrest High School 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, Hillcrest High School reported a total enrollment of 1,215 learners with a teaching staff of 76 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 16:1, 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
Hillcrest High School is situated in Hillcrest, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Kwasanti 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: 40 Ridge Road, Alverstone, Hillcrest, 3650. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X1012, Hillcrest, 3650.
Curriculum & Academics
Hillcrest High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hillcrest High School was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt education and the school buildings are owned by govt other.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Hillcrest High School 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
40 Ridge Road, Alverstone, Hillcrest, 3650
Postal
Private Bag X1012, Hillcrest, 3650
Phone
+27 31 765 1215Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500155400
Department of Basic Education
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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.