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High School Riverside

Public secondary school · Null, Douglas, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district (Unknown circuit)

In Null, Douglas, High School Riverside operates as a public secondary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about High School Riverside: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

High School Riverside is a public secondary school serving families in and around Null, Douglas. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

548
Learners
21
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

High School Riverside is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district with High School Riverside.

  • Bongani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,332 learners against High School Riverside's 548; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Riverside; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Carnarvon Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,214 learners against High School Riverside's 548; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Riverside; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lowryville Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,189 learners against High School Riverside's 548; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than High School Riverside; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Vaal-Oranje Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,123 learners against High School Riverside's 548; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Riverside; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Douglas Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,103 learners against High School Riverside's 548, and is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Riverside.

Douglas

Zooming into Douglas, here are 5 other schools to compare against High School Riverside.

  • Bongani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,332 learners against High School Riverside's 548; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Riverside; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Vaal-Oranje Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,123 learners against High School Riverside's 548; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Riverside; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Bongani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Riverside, 1,084 compared with 548; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point High School Riverside doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Weslaan Secondary School is a similar size to High School Riverside, with 684 learners against 548; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point High School Riverside doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Douglas Gekombineerde School is a similar size to High School Riverside, with 523 learners against 548; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Riverside; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point High School Riverside doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Troupand Street, Breipaal, Douglas, 8730
Postal
Po Box 624 Douglas 8730
Telephone
053 298 4849
EMIS number
300025301

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Riverside?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask High School Riverside directly, on 053 298 4849, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Riverside?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is High School Riverside the best school in Douglas?
No matric pass rate is on record for High School Riverside to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Douglas besides High School Riverside?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Douglas, including Bongani Primary School.
How big are the classes at High School Riverside?
High School Riverside reported 548 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at High School Riverside?
No. High School Riverside is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are High School Riverside's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for High School Riverside.
Is High School Riverside a public or private school?
High School Riverside is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Riverside?
You can call 053 298 4849. It is located at Troupand Street, Breipaal, Douglas, 8730.
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