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Ridgeway College

Private secondary school · Makhado, Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Ridgeway College, a private secondary school serving Makhado. The school's roll stands at roughly 630 learners.

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Ridgeway College is a private secondary school in Makhado. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

630
Learners
37
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Ridgeway College 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

Vhembe West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe West district with Ridgeway College.

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgeway College, 2,569 compared with 630; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgeway College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgeway College, 2,292 compared with 630; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgeway College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,202 learners against Ridgeway College's 630; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgeway College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgeway College, 2,035 compared with 630; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgeway College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgeway College, 1,946 compared with 630; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgeway College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Makhado

Zooming into Makhado, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ridgeway College.

  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgeway College, 2,254 compared with 630; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgeway College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mbilwi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgeway College, 2,091 compared with 630; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 74.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgeway College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Bergvlam teaches considerably more learners than Ridgeway College, 1,704 compared with 630; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thohoyandou Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgeway College, 1,521 compared with 630; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 88.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgeway College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mphaphuli Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgeway College, 1,458 compared with 630; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgeway College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
Leeu Street; Louis Trichardt
Postal
Po Box 1705; Louis Trichardt
Telephone
015 161 0210
Website
ridgewaycollege.co.za
Email
admin@ridgewaycollege.co.za
EMIS number
993304305

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway College directly, on 015 161 0210, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway College the best school in Makhado?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ridgeway College to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Makhado besides Ridgeway College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.
How big are the classes at Ridgeway College?
Ridgeway College reported 630 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Ridgeway College?
Yes. As a private school, Ridgeway College 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 Ridgeway College's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Ridgeway College.
Is Ridgeway College a public or private school?
Ridgeway College is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Ridgeway College?
You can call 015 161 0210. It is located at Leeu Street; Louis Trichardt.
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