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Ridgeview Primary School

Public primary school · Mossel Bay, Mossel Bay, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar district (2 circuit)

Ridgeview Primary School is a public primary school in Mossel Bay. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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Located in Mossel Bay, Ridgeview Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q4.

897
Learners
29
Educators
QQ4 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q4 no-fee school, Ridgeview Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Eden And Central Kar district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Eden And Central Kar district with Ridgeview Primary School.

  • Murray High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,123 learners against Ridgeview Primary School's 897; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ridgeview Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgeview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Outeniqua High School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgeview Primary School, 1,728 compared with 897; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ridgeview Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgeview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thembaletu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgeview Primary School, 1,664 compared with 897, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Garden Route Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgeview Primary School, 1,645 compared with 897, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgeview Primary School, 1,640 compared with 897; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ridgeview Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgeview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mossel Bay

And within Mossel Bay itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Garden Route Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgeview Primary School, 1,645 compared with 897, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgeview Primary School, 1,446 compared with 897; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ridgeview Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 92.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgeview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sao Bras SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgeview Primary School, 1,368 compared with 897; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ridgeview Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Indwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,359 learners against Ridgeview Primary School's 897; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ridgeview Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgeview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Erika Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,315 learners against Ridgeview Primary School's 897, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Ridgeview Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Ridgeview Primary School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Alhof Drive D'almeida Mossel Bay 6506
Postal
Posbus 841 Da Gamaskop Mossel Bay 6506
Telephone
044 693 0030
Website
ridgeviewprimary.co.za
Email
ridgeviewprimary@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
120350362

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ridgeview 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 Ridgeview Primary School directly, on 044 693 0030, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ridgeview 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 Ridgeview Primary School the best school in Mossel Bay?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ridgeview 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 Mossel Bay besides Ridgeview Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mossel Bay, including Garden Route Primary School.
How big are the classes at Ridgeview Primary School?
Ridgeview Primary School reported 897 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Ridgeview Primary School?
No. Ridgeview Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q4 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Ridgeview Primary School a public or private school?
Ridgeview Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ridgeview Primary School?
You can call 044 693 0030. It is located at Alhof Drive D'almeida Mossel Bay 6506.
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