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Ridge View Primary School

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

Ridge View Primary School is a public primary school based in Northdale. The school's roll stands at roughly 278 learners.

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

In Northdale, Ridge View Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

278
Learners
10
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ridge View Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Ridge View Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

Here is how Ridge View Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umgungundlovu district.

  • Emzamweni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,003 learners against Ridge View Primary School's 278; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ridge View Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 84.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridge View Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ashdown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ridge View Primary School, 1,825 compared with 278, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School teaches considerably more learners than Ridge View Primary School, 1,722 compared with 278; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ridge View Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridge View Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Edendale Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Ridge View Primary School, 1,709 compared with 278; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ridge View Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridge View 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 Ridge View Primary School's 278; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ridge View Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridge View 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
20 Bertha Road, Northdale, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Postal
Post Office, Northdale, 3201
Telephone
033 387 1810
Website
ridgeviewprimary.co.za
Email
ridgeviewprimary@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500255781

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ridge View 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 View Primary School directly, on 033 387 1810 or by email at ridgeviewprimary@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ridge View 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 Ridge View Primary School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ridge View 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 View Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Ridge View Primary School?
Ridge View Primary School reported 278 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 View Primary School?
Yes, Ridge View 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 View Primary School a public or private school?
Ridge View Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ridge View Primary School?
You can call 033 387 1810 or email ridgeviewprimary@telkomsa.net. It is located at 20 Bertha Road, Northdale, Pietermaritzburg, 3201.