Situated in what has become known as Outer West Durban, Assagay, also sometimes spelt Assegay, lies just north west of Hillcrest beyond the Tollgate, when coming from the centre of Durban. This part of the world is greener and cooler than Durban, and given over to rolling hills that rise consistently up to Botha's Hill, after which they descend into the gorgeous Valley of 1000 Hills.

Assagay, together with its pastoral neighbours - Botha's Hill, Alverstone, and the horsy spots of Summerveld and Shongweni - are collectively regarded as 'country living'. People commute from here to either Durban, Pinetown or Pietermaritzburg rather than live in the more congested cities. Despite the obvious development of rambling properties and luxury townhouse clusters, it is still a more peaceful
and green existence that not only allows a slower existence, but gives people a much needed break from the heat that can envelope Durban.

Upper Highway Overview

The Outer West areas of Hillcrest, Kloof, Gillitts, Assagay and Botha’s Hill offer some of the most spectacular scenery and “country living” in the whole of South Africa. From the greenery of Kloof to the magnificence of the Valley of a Thousand Hills, visitors and residents alike find themselves encompassed by nature at her best.
In recent years the area has expanded at a phenomenal rate with more and more people being attracted to the beautiful homes and complexes now available. Business has also grown considerably with Hillcrest becoming a large town and no longer the little country village it once was. 

Upper Highway Schools

• Kloof Pre-Primary School
 


• Kloof Junior Primary School
 


• Kloof Senior Primary School


• Kloof High School


• Thomas More College


• St. Mary's Diocesan School for Girls


• Hillcrest Primary School


• Hillcrest High School


• Hillcrest Christian Academy


• Roseway Waldorf


• Winston Park Primary School


• Forest View Primary School


• Kearsney College