Hillside Primary School (M/Plain)
Rocklands, METRO SOUTH, Western Cape
What kind of school is Hillside Primary School (M/Plain)?
Hillside Primary School (M/Plain) is a public primary school in Rocklands, within the METRO SOUTH education district of the Western Cape. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 806 enrolled learners and 26 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1. It is classified as Quintile 4 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. It is designated as a no-fee school, so families do not pay tuition fees. 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.
What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Hillside Primary School (M/Plain)?
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.
(Q4 Primary schools in Western Cape)
What other schools are near Hillside Primary School (M/Plain)?
Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.
Which schools are similar to Hillside Primary School (M/Plain)?
Primary schools in Rocklands with a similar quintile (Q4).
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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.