Hillcrest High School

Hillcrest High School – Where good results!

Hillcrest High School aims to nurture the holistic development of learners. Passionate and experienced educators, coaches, and professionals work tirelessly to prioritise the growth and advancement of each learner based on individual strengths and challenges, providing them with the opportunity to not only Dream, but also Believe in, and Achieve their goals.

High Academic Standards and Achievement: Hillcrest High School (HHS) has consistently attained excellent results in the National Senior Certificate examinations and 2024 was no exception. The 217 strong Matric Class of 2024 achieved a 97% pass rate, 195 distinctions, and 156 Bachelor’s passes. Top Achiever, Annika Adendorff, joined the ranks of several past pupils in recent years achieving 8 distinctions, including As for Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Accounting, and German, which she took as an additional subject. Kiarra Chetty and Abigail King followed close on her heels with 7 distinctions each. At HHS academic excellence includes supporting learners who find the classroom a challenging place to excel. A learner support unit and concessions programme, which includes scribes and readers, assists those who may not have believed they could achieve their dream of completing Matric.

Competitive Sport: HHS boasts a compliment of skilled coaches and driven learners selected to compete at provincial, national, and international level in a variety of sporting codes from Touch Rugby, Rugby, and Rugby 7s to Softball, Cricket, Swimming, Biathlons and Equestrian to Badminton, Dancing, Chess, and Fishing, amongst others. Learners are encouraged to pursue their passion, challenge themselves, and strive to be the best they can be.

Cultural Development: The HHS Visual Arts and Dramatic Arts departments inspire the creativity of learners, building confidence and allowing learners to explore all facets of education, providing exposure to future careers in the arts. The annual school drama performance, isiZulu Cultural Evening, Drama and Arts Showcase, and Heritage Day celebrations provide opportunities to shine the spotlight on talented artists, actors, performers, and musicians.

At Hillcrest High School we recognise that Community Awareness and Leadership Training and Development are key focus areas for the development of well-equipped young people who will not only strive for their own enrichment, but for the success of society, becoming well-rounded citizens. This is why Hillcrest High School is Where Good Results.