Hillary Primary School

Teaching primary learners in Durban means working within real constraints—managing mixed ability classes, dealing with load shedding that disrupts computer literacy lessons, and navigating the reality that not all families have internet access at home for homework. Hillary Primary School operates where these practical factors shape daily teaching. Educators balance curriculum demands with the need to differentiate for learners arriving with vastly different preparation levels. The school day must account for power cuts affecting both security systems and classroom technology. Teachers prepare learners for transition to secondary school while managing diverse learning speeds, addressing gaps in foundational skills that emerge clearly once learners hit formal assessment stages.