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Primary School Drie Riviere

Public primary school · Vereeniging, Vereeniging, Gauteng · Sedibeng East district (1 circuit)

In Vereeniging, Primary School Drie Riviere operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 924 learners.

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

Primary School Drie Riviere is a public primary school serving families in and around Vereeniging. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

924
Learners
33
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Primary School Drie Riviere sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Primary School Drie Riviere for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Sedibeng East district

5 other schools in Sedibeng East district, for comparison against Primary School Drie Riviere.

  • Sicelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,125 learners against Primary School Drie Riviere's 924, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Drie Riviere, 1,940 compared with 924, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Randvaal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Drie Riviere, 1,832 compared with 924, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School De Deur is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,659 learners against Primary School Drie Riviere's 924, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Meyerton Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,611 learners against Primary School Drie Riviere's 924; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Drie Riviere; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Drie Riviere doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Vereeniging

Zooming into Vereeniging, here are 5 other schools to compare against Primary School Drie Riviere.

  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Drie Riviere, 1,940 compared with 924, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Meyerton Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,611 learners against Primary School Drie Riviere's 924; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Drie Riviere; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Drie Riviere doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Setlabotjha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,588 learners against Primary School Drie Riviere's 924, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Thuto Lore Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Primary School Drie Riviere's 924; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Drie Riviere; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 92.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Drie Riviere doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • General Smuts High School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Drie Riviere, 1,405 compared with 924; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Drie Riviere; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 71.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Drie Riviere 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 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Primary School Drie Riviere for 2027

Primary School Drie Riviere is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, C/O Limpopo & Umgeni Street, Three Rivers, Vereeniging, Vereeniging
Postal
Po Box 263001 Three Rivers 1935
Telephone
016 454 0120
Website
drieriviere.co.za
EMIS number
700330357

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Drie Riviere?
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 Primary School Drie Riviere directly, on 016 454 0120, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Drie Riviere?
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 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Primary School Drie Riviere the best school in Vereeniging?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Drie Riviere 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 Vereeniging besides Primary School Drie Riviere?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vereeniging, including Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Drie Riviere?
Primary School Drie Riviere reported 924 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Primary School Drie Riviere?
Yes, Primary School Drie Riviere is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Primary School Drie Riviere a public or private school?
Primary School Drie Riviere is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Drie Riviere?
You can call 016 454 0120. It is located at 1, C/O Limpopo & Umgeni Street, Three Rivers, Vereeniging, Vereeniging.
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