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Richmond Primary School

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

Richmond Primary School is a public primary school based in Umgungundlovu district. The school's roll stands at roughly 256 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Richmond Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Umgungundlovu district, Richmond Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

256
Learners
16
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Richmond Primary School 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 Richmond Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umgungundlovu district with Richmond Primary School.

  • Emzamweni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,003 learners against Richmond Primary School's 256; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Richmond Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 84.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Richmond Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ashdown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Richmond Primary School, 1,825 compared with 256, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School teaches considerably more learners than Richmond Primary School, 1,722 compared with 256; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Richmond Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Richmond Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Edendale Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Richmond Primary School, 1,709 compared with 256; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Richmond Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Richmond Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mconjwana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Richmond Primary School's 256; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Richmond Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Richmond Primary School 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Princess Street, Richmond Town, Richmond, 3780
Postal
P.o.box 7, Richmond, 3780
Telephone
033 212 2160
Email
admin@richmondprimary.co.za
EMIS number
500255596

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Richmond 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 Richmond Primary School directly, on 033 212 2160 or by email at admin@richmondprimary.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Richmond Primary School?
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 Richmond Primary School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Richmond 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 Richmond Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Richmond Primary School?
Richmond Primary School reported 256 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Richmond Primary School?
Yes, Richmond 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 Richmond Primary School a public or private school?
Richmond Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Richmond Primary School?
You can call 033 212 2160 or email admin@richmondprimary.co.za. It is located at Princess Street, Richmond Town, Richmond, 3780.