Hillcrest Sekondﾊr
Mossel Bay, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Hillcrest Sekondﾊr
Situated in an urban part of Mossel Bay, Western Cape, Hillcrest Sekondﾊr functions as a public secondary school within the Eden And Central Kar education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1446 learners with a teaching staff of 39, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hillcrest Sekondﾊr is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Hillcrest Sekondﾊr 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 Sekondﾊr 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 maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Hillcrest Sekondﾊr reported a total enrollment of 1,446 learners with a teaching staff of 39 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Hillcrest Sekondﾊr is situated in Mossel Bay (D`almeida), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the Mossel Bay local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Bill Jeffreyrylaan Mosselbaai 6500. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 931 Da Gamaskop Mosselbaai 6501.
Curriculum & Academics
Hillcrest Sekondﾊr is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hillcrest Sekondﾊr 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 Sekondﾊr 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
Bill Jeffreyrylaan Mosselbaai 6500
Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 931 Da Gamaskop Mosselbaai 6501
Phone
+27 44 693 0831Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
120353388
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.