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Richardia Primary School

Public primary school · Arboretum, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Richards Bay circuit)

In Arboretum, Richardia Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 977 learners.

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

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

977
Learners
46
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, Richardia 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 Richardia Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

A look at 5 other schools sharing King Cetshwayo district with Richardia Primary School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against Richardia Primary School's 977; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Richardia Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Richardia Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Richardia Primary School, 2,166 compared with 977, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,929 learners against Richardia Primary School's 977; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Richardia Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Richardia Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzingazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Richardia Primary School, 1,763 compared with 977, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Richardia Primary School, 1,742 compared with 977, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
37 Via Richardia, Arboretum, Richards Bay, 3900
Postal
Private Bag X1016, Richards Bay, 3900
Telephone
035 789 4600
Email
richardia@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500255263

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Richardia 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 Richardia Primary School directly, on 035 789 4600 or by email at richardia@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Richardia 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 Richardia Primary School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Richardia 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 King Cetshwayo besides Richardia Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Richardia Primary School?
Richardia Primary School reported 977 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Richardia Primary School?
Yes, Richardia 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 Richardia Primary School a public or private school?
Richardia Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Richardia Primary School?
You can call 035 789 4600 or email richardia@telkomsa.net. It is located at 37 Via Richardia, Arboretum, Richards Bay, 3900.