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Public high school
The Hill High School
Hill Exetension, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The Hill High School is a public high school in Hill Exetension, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 526 learners and 55 educators, about 27.7 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 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. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 88.9% of its 261 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.9% of the school's 261 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 282 | 254 | 90.1% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 260 | 220 | 84.6% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 261 | 232 | 88.9% | 89.1% |
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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 526 |
| Educators (2025) | 55 |
| Learners per educator | 27.7 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 27% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700121137 |
| Exam centre number | 8121137 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1, Plinlimmon Road, Hill Exetension, Johannesburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 49083 Rosettenville 2137 |
| Suburb / area | Hill Exetension |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg South |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800056 |
| 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 The Hill High School
Is The Hill High School a public or private school?
The Hill High School is a public high school.
Does The Hill High 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 The Hill High School's matric pass rate?
88.9% of its 261 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 90.1%, 2024 84.6%.
How many learners are at The Hill High School?
1 526 learners and 55 educators (about 27.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 27% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of The Hill High School?
Its EMIS number is 700121137. Its exam centre number is 8121137.
Where is The Hill High School?
1, Plinlimmon Road, Hill Exetension, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Hill Exetension, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. Phone 011 435 0362.
Schools near The Hill High School
Highveld Primary School
Hill Extention, Johannesburg, Gauteng 647 m
The Gap College
Johannesburg South, Johannesburg, Gauteng 711 m
St Martin's School
Rosettenville, Johannesburg, Gauteng 730 m
Purim Academy
Rosettenville, Johannesburg, Gauteng 760 m
Regents Park Primary School
The Hill, Johannesburg, Gauteng 769 m
Arise and Shine College
Johannesburg South, Johannesburg, Gauteng 967 m
Linmeyer Montessori Primary School
Linmeyer, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.0 km
Rewlatch Primary School
Rewlatch, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.3 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.