Malvern Primary School
Malvern, Johannesburg, Gauteng 675 m
Public primary school
Hillcrest Primary School
Malvern, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Hillcrest Primary School is a public primary school in Malvern, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 945 learners and 27 educators, about 35 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in Gauteng (1 006 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 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.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 945 |
| Educators (2025) | 27 |
| Learners per educator | 35 (province average 30.1) Fewer learners per educator than 11% of 429 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700130500 |
Address and location
| Street address | 34, Naiad, Johannesburg, Malvern, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 40170 Cleveland 2022 |
| Suburb / area | Malvern |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg East |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800118 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Gauteng open the year before your child starts school. In Gauteng, apply through the Gauteng Department of Education online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Hillcrest Primary School
Is Hillcrest Primary School a public or private school?
Hillcrest Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Hillcrest Primary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 5 school.
How many learners are at Hillcrest Primary School?
945 learners and 27 educators (about 35 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 11% of 429 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Hillcrest Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 700130500.
Where is Hillcrest Primary School?
34, Naiad, Johannesburg, Malvern, Johannesburg. It is in Malvern, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 011 615 7030.
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