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Riba Primary School

Public primary school · Ribacross, Burgersfort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

In Ribacross, Burgersfort, Riba Primary School operates as a public primary 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 Riba Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Riba Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Ribacross, Burgersfort. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,389
Learners
35
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Riba Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Sekhukhune East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sekhukhune East district with Riba Primary School.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against Riba Primary School's 1,389; is a public combined school, a different phase than Riba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Riba Primary School, 2,042 compared with 1,389; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Riba Primary School, at 1,875 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Riba Primary School, at 1,571 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Riba Primary School, at 1,570 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Riba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Burgersfort

Zooming into Burgersfort, here are 5 other schools to compare against Riba Primary School.

  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Riba Primary School, 2,042 compared with 1,389; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Riba Primary School, at 1,875 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Riba Primary School, at 1,570 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Riba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mogolo Secondary School is a similar size to Riba Primary School, with 1,567 learners against 1,389; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Riba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sehlaku Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Riba Primary School, at 1,483 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Riba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riba 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 Riba Primary School for 2027

Riba Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Riba Cross; Derdegelid;
Postal
P.o. Box 116; Driekop
Telephone
013 214 7125
EMIS number
925621025

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Riba 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 Riba Primary School directly, on 013 214 7125, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Riba 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 Riba Primary School the best school in Burgersfort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Riba 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 Burgersfort besides Riba Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Burgersfort, including St Thomas College.
How big are the classes at Riba Primary School?
Riba Primary School reported 1,389 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Riba Primary School?
No. Riba Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Riba Primary School a public or private school?
Riba Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Riba Primary School?
You can call 013 214 7125. It is located at Riba Cross; Derdegelid;.
Related

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