Hillcrest School

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central

Independent Primary School Q2

About Hillcrest School

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Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Hillcrest School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.

Fee Status

Hillcrest 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

Hillcrest School 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, Hillcrest School reported a total enrollment of 166 learners with a teaching staff of 8 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

Hillcrest School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Mowbray), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro Central education district, specifically within the 5 circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Cape Town, under the City Of Cape Town local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: 5 Bollihope Cresent Mowbray 7700. For postal correspondence, use: 5 Bollihope Crescent Mowbray Unknown 7700.

Curriculum & Academics

Hillcrest School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Hillcrest School was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) education department. 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 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

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Address

5 Bollihope Cresent Mowbray 7700

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape

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Postal

5 Bollihope Crescent Mowbray Unknown 7700

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Email

hillcrestschool@mweb.co.za

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 166
Educators 8

Learner:Educator Ratio

21:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorIndependent
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ2
Settingrural
FocusPrimary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictMetro Central

EMIS Number

103000808

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.