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Richlea Primary School

Public primary school · Richmond, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Inhlazuka circuit)

In Richmond, Richlea Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 512 learners.

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

Richlea Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Richmond. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

512
Learners
16
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Richlea 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 Richlea Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

5 other schools in Umgungundlovu district, for comparison against Richlea Primary School.

  • Emzamweni High School teaches considerably more learners than Richlea Primary School, 2,003 compared with 512; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Richlea Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 84.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Richlea Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ashdown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,825 learners against Richlea Primary School's 512, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,722 learners against Richlea Primary School's 512; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Richlea Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Richlea Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Edendale Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,709 learners against Richlea Primary School's 512; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Richlea Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Richlea Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mconjwana High School teaches considerably more learners than Richlea Primary School, 1,640 compared with 512; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Richlea Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Richlea 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Campbell And Victoria Street, Richmond, 3780
Postal
P.o.box 407, Richmond, 3780
Telephone
033 212 1044
Email
richleaprimaryschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500255559

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Richlea 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 Richlea Primary School directly, on 033 212 1044 or by email at richleaprimaryschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Richlea 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 Richlea Primary School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Richlea 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 Umgungundlovu besides Richlea Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Richlea Primary School?
Richlea Primary School reported 512 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Richlea Primary School?
Yes, Richlea 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 Richlea Primary School a public or private school?
Richlea Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Richlea Primary School?
You can call 033 212 1044 or email richleaprimaryschool@gmail.com. It is located at Campbell And Victoria Street, Richmond, 3780.