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Ridgefield Academy

Private combined school · Noordhoek, Bloemfontein, Free State · Motheo district (Unknown circuit)

In Noordhoek, Bloemfontein, Ridgefield Academy operates as a private combined school. Around 196 learners are enrolled here.

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

Ridgefield Academy is a private combined school serving families in and around Noordhoek, Bloemfontein. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

196
Learners
21
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Ridgefield Academy sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Motheo district

5 other schools in Motheo district, for comparison against Ridgefield Academy.

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgefield Academy, 2,208 compared with 196; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgefield Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgefield Academy, 2,137 compared with 196; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgefield Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,996 learners against Ridgefield Academy's 196; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgefield Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Ridgefield Academy's 196; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgefield Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Seemahale S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgefield Academy, 1,940 compared with 196; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgefield Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Bloemfontein

Zooming into Bloemfontein, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ridgefield Academy.

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgefield Academy, 2,208 compared with 196; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgefield Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgefield Academy, 2,137 compared with 196; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgefield Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,996 learners against Ridgefield Academy's 196; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgefield Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Ridgefield Academy's 196; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgefield Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,882 learners against Ridgefield Academy's 196; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Wilcocks, Noordhoek, Noordhoek, Bloemfontein, 9301
Postal
Wilcocks 25, Noordhoek, 9301
Website
ridgefield.co.za
Email
revvdw@gmail.com
EMIS number
445802259

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ridgefield Academy?
No phone number or email is on record for Ridgefield Academy on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Free State education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Ridgefield Academy?
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Ridgefield Academy the best school in Bloemfontein?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ridgefield Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Bloemfontein besides Ridgefield Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bloemfontein, including Commtech Cs/S.
How big are the classes at Ridgefield Academy?
Ridgefield Academy reported 196 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 Ridgefield Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Ridgefield Academy sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Ridgefield Academy's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Ridgefield Academy.
Is Ridgefield Academy a public or private school?
Ridgefield Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Ridgefield Academy?
It is located at Wilcocks, Noordhoek, Noordhoek, Bloemfontein, 9301.
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