Hillside
Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe West
About Hillside
With EMIS number 928332653, Hillside is a independent combined school located in Makhado, Limpopo, operating within the Vhembe West district. The 2025 academic year saw 537 enrolled learners instructed by 17 educators, resulting in a ratio of 32:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Hillside 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
Hillside 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Hillside reported a total enrollment of 537 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Hillside is situated in Makhado (Dzanani), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Vhembe West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Vhembe District Municipality, under the Makhado local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Site No 1850&1851 Makhado. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 676; Dzanani955.
Curriculum & Academics
Hillside is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hillside was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Limpopo Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Hillside 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
Site No 1850&1851 Makhado
Makhado, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 676; Dzanani955
Phone
+27 15 970 4059Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
928332653
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.