Hilltop Combined Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba
About Hilltop Combined Primary School
As a public combined school, Hilltop Combined Primary School provides education to learners in Hilltop Farm, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Amajuba education district. For the 2025 academic year, 271 learners were enrolled, taught by 13 educators at a ratio of 21:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hilltop Combined Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Hilltop Combined Primary School 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
Hilltop Combined Primary 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, Hilltop Combined Primary School reported a total enrollment of 271 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, 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
Hilltop Combined Primary School is situated in Hilltop Farm, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Amajuba education district, specifically within the Normandien circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amajuba, under the Dannhauser Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Hilltop Steildrift Farm, Dannhauser, Newcastle, 3080. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 9018, Dannhauser, 3080.
Curriculum & Academics
Hilltop Combined Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hilltop Combined Primary School was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal Education Department education department. 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 and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Hilltop Combined Primary 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Hilltop Steildrift Farm, Dannhauser, Newcastle, 3080
Postal
P.o. Box 9018, Dannhauser, 3080
Phone
+27 72 402 1696Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500155585
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.