Hilldrop Heritage School Primary
KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba
About Hilldrop Heritage School Primary
Situated in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, Hilldrop Heritage School Primary is a independent primary school overseen by the Amajuba education district. The school recorded 128 learners and 12 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 11:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Hilldrop Heritage School Primary 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
Hilldrop Heritage School Primary 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, Hilldrop Heritage School Primary reported a total enrollment of 128 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 11:1, 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
Hilldrop Heritage School Primary is situated in Newcastle, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Amajuba education district, specifically within the Masakhane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amajuba, under the Newcastle Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 15 A/A Hilldrop Road Newcastle Newcastle 2940. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Hilldrop Heritage School Primary 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 company and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Hilldrop Heritage School Primary 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
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500448255
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.