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90 YearsJaar

Celebrating 90 YearsOns vier 90 Jaar

26 November 2026 — Nine decades of excellence in education26 November 2026 — Nege dekades van uitnemendheid in onderwys

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Hillbrow Primary School learners and educator in official school uniform
Est. 1936 · Lusikisiki, Eastern CapeGestig 1936 · Lusikisiki, Oos-Kaap

Hillbrow Primary School

Excellent Foundation for Future Success

A public, no-fee primary school in Lusikisiki, Lusikisiki Central, serving Grades R to 7.

'n Openbare, vrye primêre skool in Lusikisiki, Lusikisiki Central, wat Graad R tot 7 aanbied.

Grades we serve
Grade wat ons aanbied
Grades R – 7
Year founded
Stigtingsjaar
1936
Years of educational service
Jare van onderwysdiens
90+
National curriculum
Nasionale kurrikulum
CAPS
About usOor ons

A primary school in the Hillbrow area of Lusikisiki, on the Eastern Cape coast.'n Primêre skool in die Hillbrow-gebied van Lusikisiki, aan die Oos-Kaapsekus.

Hillbrow Primary School is a public primary school at 159 Main Street, Lusikisiki, in Lusikisiki Central, Eastern Cape. It serves Grades R to 7, is classified by the Department of Basic Education as a Quintile 3 school and charges no school fees — the school is funded by the state. Its EMIS number is 200500494 and it sits in the OR Tambo Coastal education district.

Hillbrow Primêre Skool is 'n openbare primêre skool by 159 Main Street, Lusikisiki, in Lusikisiki Central, Oos-Kaap. Dit bied Graad R tot 7 aan, word deur die Departement van Basiese Onderwys as 'n Kwintiel 3-skool geklassifiseer en vra geen skoolgeld nie — die skool word deur die staat gefinansier. Sy EMIS-nommer is 200500494 en dit lê in die OR Tambo Coastal-onderwysdistrik.

Founded on 26 November 1936 through the dedication of community delegates Mr Percy Qhobosha Bauer and Mr Oliver Nobhongwana Bauer and first Principal Mr Tennyson Ronald Mac Kay, Hillbrow Primary School celebrates 90 years of educational service in 2026 under Principal Mr T Wopula and Deputy Principal Mrs L.B. Mbioza. Guided by our motto 'Excellent Foundation for Future Success', our educators and learners take pride in academic foundation, choral excellence, and community values.

Hillbrow Primêre Skool, gestig op 26 November 1936 deur die toewyding van gemeenskapsafgevaardigdes mnr. Percy Qhobosha Bauer en mnr. Oliver Nobhongwana Bauer en eerste skoolhoof mnr. Tennyson Ronald Mac Kay, vier in 2026 90 jaar van onderwysdiens onder leiding van Skoolhoof mnr. T Wopula en Adjunkhoof mev. L.B. Mbioza. Gelei deur ons leuse 'Excellent Foundation for Future Success', is ons opvoeders en leerders trots op akademiese grondslag, koor-uitnemendheid en gemeenskapswaardes.

CAPS curriculumKABV-kurrikulum

The national curriculum, taught across Grades R – 7.

Die nasionale kurrikulum, aangebied vir Grades R – 7.

No school feesGeen skoolgeld nie

A Quintile 3 no-fee school, funded by the state.

'n Kwintiel 3-skool sonder skoolgeld, deur die staat gefinansier.

Read more about our schoolLees meer oor ons skool
Hillbrow Primary School learners engaged in a classroom lesson

What parents get hereWat ouers hier kry

The things that actually make a school day work, every day of the term.

Die dinge wat 'n skooldag werklik uitmaak, elke dag van die kwartaal.

  • No tuition feesGeen skoolgeld nie

    As a Quintile 3 no-fee school, tuition is funded by the state. Families still budget for uniforms, stationery, transport and outings.

    As 'n Kwintiel 3-skool sonder skoolgeld, word leergeld deur diestaat gefinansier. Gesinne begroot steeds vir skooldrag, skryfbehoefte, vervoer en uitstappies.

  • Grades R to 7 in one schoolGraad R tot 7 in een skool

    A learner can start in Grade R and continue through to Grade 7 without moving to a second school.

    'n Leerder kan in Graad R begin en deurgaan tot Graad 7 sonder na 'n tweede skool te verhuis.

  • A published EMIS number'n Gepubliseerde EMIS-nommer

    EMIS 200500494, in the OR Tambo Coastal district. You can quote that number when you deal with the provincial department.

    EMIS 200500494, in die OR Tambo Coastal-distrik. Jy kan daardie nommer gebruik wanneer jy met die provinsiale departement handel.

  • A number that reaches the office'n Nommer wat die kantoor bereik

    081 772 8190 is the school's published contact number. Call it, or send a WhatsApp message from this site.

    081 772 8190 is die skool se gepubliseerde kontaknommer. Bel dit, of stuur 'n WhatsApp-boodskap vanaf hierdie webwerf.

90th Anniversary Cinema (1936 – 2026)90ste Bestaansjaar-rolprente (1936 – 2026)

Watch Our 90-Year Story Come to LifeKyk Hoe Ons 90-Jaar-verhaal Lewendig Word

Explore the history of Hillbrow Primary School — from Grassy Park and our 1936 founders Mr Percy Qhobosha Bauer, Mr Oliver Nobhongwana Bauer, and First Principal Mr Tennyson Ronald Mac Kay, to our 900+ learners today.Verken die geskiedenis van Hillbrow Primêre Skool — van Grassy Park en ons 1936-stigters mnr. Percy Qhobosha Bauer, mnr. Oliver Nobhongwana Bauer en eerste skoolhoof mnr. Tennyson Ronald Mac Kay, tot ons 900+ leerders vandag.

Official Heritage DocumentaryAmptelike Erfenisdokumentêr

The 90th Anniversary Documentary FilmDie 90ste Bestaansjaar-dokumentêr

A seven-act tribute honouring our 1936 founders, Reverend Ndzamela, the 1979 Board of Trustees, the 1993 Qaukeni Delegation, our Roll of Principals, and our 2026 renaissance.'n Sewe-bedryf-huldeblyk ter ere van ons 1936-stigters, eerw. Ndzamela, die 1979-Raad van Trustees, die 1993-Qaukeni-afvaardiging, ons skoolhoofde en ons 2026-vooruitgang.

3 min 27 sec · Full Audio & Subtitles Download MP4 for WhatsAppLaai MP4 af vir WhatsApp
3D Kids Storybook Edition3D Kinderstorieboek-uitgawe

90th Birthday Kids Cartoon Adventure90ste Verjaarsdag Kinder-tekenprentavontuur

A joyful, read-along 3D animated adventure crafted for our Grade R to Grade 7 learners — featuring Inspector Oman's splash, the 1936 school bell, and our coding & choir champions!'n Vrolike, saamlees-3D-animasie-avontuur vir ons Graad R tot Graad 7-leerders — met inspekteur Oman se rivierkruising, die 1936-skoolklok, en ons koderings- en koorkampioene!

2 min 00 sec · Read-Along 3D Cartoon Download MP4 for WhatsAppLaai MP4 af vir WhatsApp
Meet our leadershipOntmoet ons leierskap

School LeadershipSkoolleierskap

Dedicated to providing an excellent foundation for every learner's future success.

Toegewyd om 'n uitstekende grondslag vir elke leerder se toekomstige sukses te bied.

  • Mr T Wopula, Principal

    Mr T Wopula

    PrincipalSkoolhoof

  • Mrs L.B. Mbioza, Deputy Principal

    Mrs L.B. Mbioza

    Deputy PrincipalAdjunkhoof

90 Years of Heritage (1936 – 2026)90 Jaar van Erfenis (1936 – 2026)

Our 1936 Founders & First PrincipalOns 1936-stigters & Eerste Skoolhoof

Honouring brothers Mr Percy Qhobosha Bauer and Mr Oliver Nobhongwana Bauer, who secured the Hillbrow site and Title Deeds in 1936, alongside our very first Principal, Mr Tennyson Ronald Mac Kay.

Ter ere van die broers mnr. Percy Qhobosha Bauer en mnr. Oliver Nobhongwana Bauer, wat in 1936 die Hillbrow-perseel en transportaktes verkry het, saam met ons heel eerste skoolhoof, mnr. Tennyson Ronald Mac Kay.

  • Mr Percy Qhobosha Bauer, Community Delegate & Title Deeds Benefactor
    1936 Co-Founder

    Mr Percy Qhobosha Bauer

    Community Delegate & Title Deeds BenefactorGemeenskapsafgevaardigde & Transportakte-weldoener

    Delegated by the community to approach the Village Management Board for a new site, and personally paid for the 1936 Title Deeds on the brow of the hill.Deur die gemeenskap afgevaardig om die Dorpsbestuursraad vir 'n nuwe perseel te nader, en het persoonlik vir die 1936-transportaktes op die heuwelkruin betaal.

  • Mr Oliver Nobhongwana Bauer, Community Delegate to the Village Management Board
    1936 Co-Founder

    Mr Oliver Nobhongwana Bauer

    Community Delegate to the Village Management BoardGemeenskapsafgevaardigde na die Dorpsbestuursraad

    Stood alongside his brother Percy Qhobosha Bauer to secure the permanent Hillbrow site from the Village Management Board after Grassy Park was condemned.Het saam met sy broer Percy Qhobosha Bauer gestaan om die permanente Hillbrow-perseel van die Dorpsbestuursraad te verkry nadat Grassy Park afgekeur is.

  • Mr Tennyson Ronald Mac Kay, First Principal of Hillbrow Primary School
    1936 First Principal

    Mr Tennyson Ronald Mac Kay

    First Principal of Hillbrow Primary SchoolEerste Skoolhoof van Hillbrow Primêre Skool

    Appointed as the very first Principal when Hillbrow Primary School opened its doors on the brow of the hill in 1936, guiding its foundational decades.Aangestel as die heel eerste skoolhoof toe Hillbrow Primêre Skool in 1936 sy deure op die kruin van die heuwel geopen het.

Curriculum and phasesKurrikulum en fases

Our academic phasesOns akademiese fases

A continuous path that builds on every year before it.

'n Deurlopende pad wat op elke voorafgaande jaar bou.

  1. Grade R (Reception Year)Graad R (Ontvangsjaar)

    Early reading, writing and number sense

    Vroeë lees, skryf en syfersin

  2. Foundation Phase (Grades 1–3)Grondslagfase (Graad 1–3)

    English Home Language, IsiXhosa First Additional Language and Afrikaans Second Additional Language

    Engels Huistaal, IsiXhosa Eerste Addisionele Taal en Afrikaans Tweede Addisionele Taal

  3. Intermediate Phase (Grades 4–6)Intermediêre Fase (Graad 4–6)

    English Home Language, IsiXhosa First Additional Language and Afrikaans Second Additional Language

    Engels Huistaal, IsiXhosa Eerste Addisionele Taal en Afrikaans Tweede Addisionele Taal

  4. Senior Phase (Grade 7)Seniorfase (Graad 7)

    English Home Language, IsiXhosa First Additional Language and Afrikaans Second Additional Language

    Engels Huistaal, IsiXhosa Eerste Addisionele Taal en Afrikaans Tweede Addisionele Taal

  5. On to high schoolNa hoërskool

School clothesSkooldrag

Navy, white and goldMarineblou, wit en goud

A navy blazer with white rope piping and the school crest, a navy V-neck pullover, white shirt and striped tie. Images are illustrations; the office on 081 772 8190 can confirm the current list.

'n Marineblou baadjie met wit koordbieswerk en die skoolwapen, 'n marineblou V-hals trui, wit hemp en gestreepte das. Beelde is illustrasies; die kantoor op 081 772 8190 kan die huidige lys bevestig.

See the full uniformSien die volledige skooldrag

School coloursSkoolkleure

  • Navy blueMarineblou
  • WhiteWit
  • GreyGrys
  • Prefect GoldPrefek Goud
School Clothes

Daily UniformDaaglikse Skooldrag

  • School Blazer — school clothing

    School BlazerSkoolbaadjie

    Navy blue with white braided piping and embroidered school crest

    Marineblou met wit gevlegte bieswerk en geborduurde skoolwapen

  • V-Neck Pullover — school clothing

    V-Neck PulloverV-Hals Trui

    Navy blue knit with white V-neck trim and school crest

    Marineblou gebreide trui met wit V-hals bieswerk en skoolwapen

  • Shirt & Tie — school clothing

    Shirt & TieHemp & Das

    White short-sleeve collared shirt with navy & white striped tie

    Wit kormouhemp met marineblou & wit gestreepte das

  • Grey Trousers (Boys) — school clothing

    Grey Trousers (Boys)Grys Langbroek (Seuns)

    Tailored charcoal grey school trousers

    Netjiese donkergrys skoolbroek

  • Pleated Skirt (Girls) — school clothing

    Pleated Skirt (Girls)Geploide Romp (Meisies)

    Classic grey pleated school skirt

    Klassieke grys geploide skoolromp

  • School Socks — school clothing

    School SocksSkoolsokkies

    Navy blue ribbed socks with two white turnover stripes

    Marineblou geribde sokkies met twee wit omslagstrepe

  • School Shoes — school clothing

    School ShoesSkoolskoene

    Classic polished black leather lace-up school shoes

    Klassieke gepoleerde swart leer vasmaak-skoolskoene

Prefects & LeadershipPrefekte & Leierskap

  • Prefect Leadership Cord & Pin — school clothing

    Prefect Leadership Cord & PinPrefek Leierskapsnoer & Speld

    Braided royal navy and gold shoulder cord with polished brass insignia, awarded to elected school prefects and learner leaders

    Gevlegte koningsblou en goue skouersnoer met koper-kenteken, toegeken aan verkose prefekte en leerderleiers

  • Prefect Blazer with Braided Trim — school clothing

    Prefect Blazer with Braided TrimPrefekbaadjie met Gevlegte Bieswerk

    Formal navy blazer with full white & navy rope cord piping along lapels, cuffs, and pockets, carrying the school crest

    Formele marineblou baadjie met volle wit & marineblou koordbieswerk langs lapelle, moue en sakke, met die skoolwapen

Where to get the uniformWaar om skooldrag te kry

Please contact the school office for uniform supplier details.

Kontak asseblief die skoolkantoor vir uniforms-verskaffer besonderhede.

081 772 8190

Uniform requirements change from time to time. Always confirm with the school office before buying.

Skooldrag word van tyd tot tyd aangepas. Bevestig altyd by die skoolkantoor voordat jy aankoop.

Ask the office about uniformsVra die kantoor oor skooldrag
  • Sport: soccer, netball, softball, baseball and volleyball

    Sport: sokker, netbal, sagtebal, bofbal en vlugbal

  • Coding and robotics

    Kodering en robotika

  • Computer training for Grades 6 and 7, free to the community

    Rekenaaropleiding vir Graad 6 en 7, gratis vir die gemeenskap

  • English, IsiXhosa and Afrikaans

    Engels, IsiXhosa en Afrikaans

Beyond the classroomBuite die klaskamer

Sport, culture and school lifeSport, kultuur en skoollewe

The school offers soccer, netball, softball, baseball and volleyball. A special skills programme adds coding and robotics, and end-user computer training for Grades 6 and 7, which is also provided free of charge to community members.

Die skool bied sokker, netbal, sagtebal, bofbal en vlugbal aan. 'n Spesiale vaardigheidsprogram voeg kodering en robotika by, en eindgebruiker-rekenaaropleiding vir Graad 6 en 7, wat ook gratis aan gemeenskapslede aangebied word.

Explore our galleryVerken ons galery

Enrolment documentsInskrywingsdokumente

Download the forms, complete them at home, and bring them to the school office.

Laai die vorms af, voltooi hulle by die huis, en bring hulle saam skool toe.

Follow HillbrowVolg Hillbrow

Daily news, photographs from school events and short notices go up on our social pages first.

Daaglikse nuus, foto's van skoolgeleenthede en kort kennisgewings verskyn eerste op ons sosiale bladsye.

Ready to join us?Gereed om aan te sluit?

Contact the school office to begin your child's enrolment.

Kontak die skoolkantoor om jou kind se inskrywing te begin.