Hillgrove Primary School
Hillgrove, KwaZulu-Natal 421 m
Public high school
Hillgrove Secondary School
Hillgrove, KwaZulu-Natal
Hillgrove Secondary School is a public high school in Hillgrove, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 255 learners and 51 educators, about 24.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. In the 2025 matric exams, 95.0% of its 219 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.0% of the school's 219 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 211 | 199 | 94.3% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 202 | 196 | 97.0% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 219 | 208 | 95.0% | 90.6% |
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 |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 255 |
| Educators (2025) | 51 |
| Learners per educator | 24.6 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 45% of 96 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500155548 |
| Exam centre number | 5411223 |
Address and location
| Street address | 77 Hillgroove Drive,newlands West,durban,4035 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 76005,marbleray,4037 |
| Town | Hillgrove |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umlazi |
| Circuit | Durban West |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500037 |
| Former department | House of Delegates(HOD) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in KwaZulu-Natal 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 Hillgrove Secondary School
Is Hillgrove Secondary School a public or private school?
Hillgrove Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Hillgrove Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
What is Hillgrove Secondary School's matric pass rate?
95.0% of its 219 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 94.3%, 2024 97.0%.
How many learners are at Hillgrove Secondary School?
1 255 learners and 51 educators (about 24.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 45% of 96 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Hillgrove Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500155548. Its exam centre number is 5411223.
Where is Hillgrove Secondary School?
77 Hillgroove Drive,newlands West,durban,4035. It is in Hillgrove, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. Phone 031 819 4400.
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93.9% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.