Highbury Preparatory School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Highbury Preparatory School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Highbury Preparatory School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Highbury Preparatory School 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
Highbury Preparatory 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, Highbury Preparatory School reported a total enrollment of 625 learners with a teaching staff of 74 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 8:1, 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
Highbury Preparatory School is situated in Hillcrest, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Kwasanti circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Highbury Road, Hillcrest, 3650. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X1019, Hillcrest, 3650.
Curriculum & Academics
Highbury Preparatory School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Highbury Preparatory School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Highbury Preparatory 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Highbury Road, Hillcrest, 3650
Postal
Private Bag X1019, Hillcrest, 3650
Phone
+27 31 765 9800Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500154993
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.