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Ridge Park College

Public secondary school · Overport, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Ethusini circuit)

Welcome to Ridge Park College, a public secondary school serving Overport. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.2% pass rate.

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Ridge Park College is a public secondary school in Overport. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,105
Learners
63
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 Park College 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 Park College for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ridge Park College entered 213 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97.2% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319518594.9%
202421120496.7%
202521320797.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411234.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ridge Park College reported results in 9 of these subjects. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1118576.6%
Mathematical Literacy10210098.0%
Physical Sciences554683.6%
Life Sciences12111695.9%
Accounting797594.9%
Business Studies11511398.3%
Economics464495.7%
Geography4545100.0%
History6464100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

Here is how Ridge Park College compares with 5 other schools listed under Umlazi district.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Ridge Park College, 2,782 compared with 1,105; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Ridge Park College's 97.2%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ridge Park College, 1,964 compared with 1,105; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ridge Park College; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Ridge Park College's 1,105; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ridge Park College; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Ridge Park College's 1,105, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Ridge Park College's 1,105; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ridge Park College; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
399 Ridge Road, Overport, Durban, 4067
Postal
Private Bag X003, Overport, 4067
Telephone
031 207 3337
Website
ridgepark.co.za
Email
admin@ridgepark.co.za
EMIS number
500255744

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ridge Park College?
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 Park College directly, on 031 207 3337 or by email at admin@ridgepark.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ridge Park College?
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 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Ridge Park College the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Ridge Park College's 97.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL at 86.2%.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Ridge Park College?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Ridge Park College?
Ridge Park College reported 1,105 learners and 63 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Park College?
Yes, Ridge Park College 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.
What are Ridge Park College's matric results like?
Ridge Park College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 94.9% since 2023.
Is Ridge Park College a public or private school?
Ridge Park College is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ridge Park College?
You can call 031 207 3337 or email admin@ridgepark.co.za. It is located at 399 Ridge Road, Overport, Durban, 4067.