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Ridge Junior Primary School

Public primary school · Scottsville, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Pmb Central circuit)

In Scottsville, Ridge Junior Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 757 learners.

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

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

757
Learners
39
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, Ridge Junior 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 Ridge Junior Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

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

  • Emzamweni High School teaches considerably more learners than Ridge Junior Primary School, 2,003 compared with 757; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ridge Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 84.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridge Junior 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 Ridge Junior Primary School's 757, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,722 learners against Ridge Junior Primary School's 757; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ridge Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridge Junior 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 Ridge Junior Primary School's 757; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ridge Junior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridge Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mconjwana High School teaches considerably more learners than Ridge Junior Primary School, 1,640 compared with 757; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ridge Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridge Junior 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
93 Ridge Road, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Postal
Post Office, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Telephone
033 386 2215
Website
ridgejp.co.za
Email
head@ridgejp.co.za
EMIS number
500255707

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ridge Junior 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 Ridge Junior Primary School directly, on 033 386 2215 or by email at head@ridgejp.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ridge Junior 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 Ridge Junior Primary School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ridge Junior 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 Ridge Junior Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Ridge Junior Primary School?
Ridge Junior Primary School reported 757 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Ridge Junior Primary School?
Yes, Ridge Junior 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 Ridge Junior Primary School a public or private school?
Ridge Junior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ridge Junior Primary School?
You can call 033 386 2215 or email head@ridgejp.co.za. It is located at 93 Ridge Road, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3201.