Hillcrest Primary School
Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal 751 m
Private primary school
Highbury Preparatory School
Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal
Highbury Preparatory School is a private primary school in Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 625 learners and 74 educators, about 8.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal (194 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
School facts
| School type | Private primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 625 |
| Educators (2025) | 74 |
| Learners per educator | 8.4 (province average 14.5) |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500154993 |
Address and location
| Street address | Highbury Road,hillcrest,3650 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X1019,hillcrest,3650 |
| Town | Hillcrest |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Pinetown |
| Circuit | Kwasanti |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500008 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
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