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Hillgrove Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 500155511

Hillgrove, UMLAZI, KwaZulu-Natal

1,202
Learners
33:1
L:E Ratio
Q4
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Hillgrove Primary School?

Hillgrove Primary School is a public primary school in Hillgrove, within the UMLAZI education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,202 enrolled learners and 36 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1. It is classified as Quintile 4 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 4 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

Large school

This school has 1,202 enrolled learners.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Hillgrove Primary School?

Learner-educator ratio relative to schools in the same quintile and phase. This includes all staff classified as educators (teachers, HODs, principals) — actual class sizes may differ.

Lower L:E ratio than 28%

(Q4 Primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

What other schools are near Hillgrove Primary School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Hillgrove Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,255 learners 51 educators 25:1
Lower L:E ratio than 44%
Hillgrove · 0.4km away
Briardale Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,605 learners 46 educators 35:1
Lower L:E ratio than 4%
Briardale · 1.2km away
Crescent Girls High School
CombinedIndependent
260 learners 23 educators 11:1
Lower L:E ratio than 52%
Parlock · 1.3km away
Dr A.D.Lazarus Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ5
874 learners 36 educators 24:1
Lower L:E ratio than 48%
Reservoir Hills · 1.5km away
R P Moodley Special School
Special NeedsPublic
189 learners 22 educators 9:1
Lower L:E ratio than 79%
Clare Estate · 1.6km away

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69 SPIREHILL ROAD,NEWLANDS WEST,DURBAN,4035

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School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.