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Ridgevale Primary School

Public primary school · Roodepoort, Roodepoort, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Ridgevale Primary School, a public primary school serving Roodepoort. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,253 learners.

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Ridgevale Primary School is a public primary school in Roodepoort. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,253
Learners
45
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, Ridgevale 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 Ridgevale Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg West district with Ridgevale Primary School.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgevale Primary School, 2,274 compared with 1,253; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ridgevale Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgevale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgevale Primary School, 1,997 compared with 1,253, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgevale Primary School, 1,901 compared with 1,253, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,861 learners against Ridgevale Primary School's 1,253; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ridgevale Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgevale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgevale Primary School, 1,846 compared with 1,253; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ridgevale Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgevale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Roodepoort

Zooming into Roodepoort, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ridgevale Primary School.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgevale Primary School, 2,274 compared with 1,253; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ridgevale Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgevale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgevale Primary School, 1,997 compared with 1,253, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Raymond Mhlaba Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation sits in roughly the same size range as Ridgevale Primary School, at 1,663 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ridgevale Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgevale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Florida Park High School is a similar size to Ridgevale Primary School, with 1,626 learners against 1,253; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ridgevale Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 96.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgevale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mayibuye Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ridgevale Primary School, at 1,545 learners, and charges fees under 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 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Ridgevale Primary School for 2027

Because Ridgevale Primary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
111, Wilde Amandel Avenue, Roodekrans, Roodepoort, Roodepoort
Postal
P O Box 2095 Wilro Park 1735
Telephone
011 764 2918
Website
ridgevale.co.za
Email
admin@ridgevale.co.za
EMIS number
700250985

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ridgevale 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 Ridgevale Primary School directly, on 011 764 2918, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ridgevale 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 Ridgevale Primary School the best school in Roodepoort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ridgevale 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 Roodepoort besides Ridgevale Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Roodepoort, including Forte Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ridgevale Primary School?
Ridgevale Primary School reported 1,253 learners and 45 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 Ridgevale Primary School?
Yes, Ridgevale 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 Ridgevale Primary School a public or private school?
Ridgevale Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ridgevale Primary School?
You can call 011 764 2918. It is located at 111, Wilde Amandel Avenue, Roodekrans, Roodepoort, Roodepoort.
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