Hillcrest Primêre Skool
Wellington, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Hillcrest Primêre Skool
Hillcrest Primêre Skool is registered as a public primary school based in Wellington, Western Cape, under the Cape Winelands education district. The school recorded 1097 learners and 31 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hillcrest Primêre Skool is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
As a Q4 institution, Hillcrest Primêre Skool is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Hillcrest Primêre Skool is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Hillcrest Primêre Skool reported a total enrollment of 1,097 learners with a teaching staff of 31 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Hillcrest Primêre Skool is situated in Wellington (Hillcrest), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 6 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cape Winelands, under the Drakenstein local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Blignaut Street Wellington 7655. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 61 Wellington Unknown 7655.
Curriculum & Academics
Hillcrest Primêre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hillcrest Primêre Skool was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Hillcrest Primêre Skool 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Blignaut Street Wellington 7655
Wellington, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 61 Wellington Unknown 7655
Phone
+27 21 873 4145Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
112470678
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.