Hillbrow Primary School
Lusikisiki, Qaukeni, Eastern Cape 0 m
Public high school
Hillbrow Senior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Qaukeni, Eastern Cape
Hillbrow Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Lusikisiki, Qaukeni, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 664 learners and 45 educators, about 37 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 79.6% of its 235 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
79.6% of the school's 235 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 253 | 187 | 73.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 251 | 210 | 83.7% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 235 | 187 | 79.6% | 84.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 664 |
| Educators (2025) | 45 |
| Learners per educator | 37 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 30% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200500293 |
| Exam centre number | 4281014 |
Address and location
| Street address | 159 Main Street, Lusikisiki, 4820 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 1014, Lusikisiki, 4820 |
| Suburb / area | Lusikisiki |
| Town | Qaukeni |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Coastal |
| Municipality | Ngquza Hill Local Municipality |
| Former department | Transkei |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Hillbrow Senior Secondary School
Is Hillbrow Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Hillbrow Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Hillbrow Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Hillbrow Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
79.6% of its 235 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 73.9%, 2024 83.7%.
How many learners are at Hillbrow Senior Secondary School?
1 664 learners and 45 educators (about 37 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 30% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Hillbrow Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200500293. Its exam centre number is 4281014.
Where is Hillbrow Senior Secondary School?
159 Main Street, Lusikisiki, 4820. It is in Lusikisiki, Qaukeni, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. Phone 084 340 7024.
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78.2% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.