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Park Ridge Primary School

Public primary school · Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (1 circuit)

In Vanderbijlpark, Park Ridge Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 944 learners are enrolled here.

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

Park Ridge Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Vanderbijlpark. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

944
Learners
36
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, Park Ridge Primary School 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 Park Ridge Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

Here is how Park Ridge Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sedibeng West district.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,911 learners against Park Ridge Primary School's 944, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Park Ridge Primary School's 944; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Park Ridge Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Park Ridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Letsemeng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,838 learners against Park Ridge Primary School's 944, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Park Ridge Primary School, 1,767 compared with 944; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Park Ridge Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Park Ridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Park Ridge Primary School, 1,686 compared with 944; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Park Ridge Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Park Ridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Vanderbijlpark

Zooming into Vanderbijlpark, here are 5 other schools to compare against Park Ridge Primary School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,911 learners against Park Ridge Primary School's 944, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Park Ridge Primary School's 944; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Park Ridge Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Park Ridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Letsemeng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,838 learners against Park Ridge Primary School's 944, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Park Ridge Primary School, 1,767 compared with 944; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Park Ridge Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Park Ridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Park Ridge Primary School, 1,686 compared with 944; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Park Ridge Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Park Ridge Primary School 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 Park Ridge Primary School for 2027

Park Ridge Primary School 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
889, Wolhuter Street, Se 6, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark
Postal
P.o. Box 54 Park South 1910
Telephone
016 932 1105
Website
parkridgeprimary.wixsite.com
EMIS number
700330514

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Park Ridge Primary School?
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 Park Ridge Primary School directly, on 016 932 1105, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Park Ridge Primary School?
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 Park Ridge Primary School the best school in Vanderbijlpark?
No matric pass rate is on record for Park Ridge Primary School 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 Vanderbijlpark besides Park Ridge Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Park Ridge Primary School?
Park Ridge Primary School reported 944 learners and 36 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 Park Ridge Primary School?
Yes, Park Ridge Primary School 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 Park Ridge Primary School a public or private school?
Park Ridge Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Park Ridge Primary School?
You can call 016 932 1105. It is located at 889, Wolhuter Street, Se 6, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark.
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