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Primary School Risiville

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

Primary School Risiville is a public primary school in Vereeniging. Around 863 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Primary School Risiville, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Vereeniging, Primary School Risiville is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

863
Learners
40
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Primary School Risiville is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Primary School Risiville specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Sedibeng East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sedibeng East district with Primary School Risiville.

  • Sicelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Risiville, 2,125 compared with 863, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Primary School Risiville's 863, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Randvaal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,832 learners against Primary School Risiville's 863, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School De Deur teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Risiville, 1,659 compared with 863, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Meyerton Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Risiville, 1,611 compared with 863; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Risiville; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Risiville doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Vereeniging

And within Vereeniging itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Primary School Risiville's 863, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Meyerton Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Risiville, 1,611 compared with 863; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Risiville; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Risiville doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Setlabotjha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Risiville, 1,588 compared with 863, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Thuto Lore Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Risiville, 1,518 compared with 863; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Risiville; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 92.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Risiville doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • General Smuts High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,405 learners against Primary School Risiville's 863; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Risiville; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 71.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Risiville doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Primary School Risiville for 2027

As a public school, Primary School Risiville follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
0, Marie & Aida, Risiville, Vereeniging, Vereeniging
Postal
263970 Drie Riviere 1935
Telephone
016 423 1137
Website
laerskoolrisiville.co.za
Email
finansies@laerskoolrisiville.co.za
EMIS number
700330423

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Risiville?
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 Risiville directly, on 016 423 1137, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Risiville?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Primary School Risiville the best school in Vereeniging?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Risiville 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 Risiville?
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 Risiville?
Primary School Risiville reported 863 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Risiville?
Yes, Primary School Risiville 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 Risiville a public or private school?
Primary School Risiville is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Risiville?
You can call 016 423 1137. It is located at 0, Marie & Aida, Risiville, Vereeniging, Vereeniging.
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