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Ridgeway Muslim School

Private combined school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Ridgeway Muslim School, a private combined school serving Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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Ridgeway Muslim School is a private combined school in Johannesburg. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

276
Learners
21
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Ridgeway Muslim School 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.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 16 matric candidates from Ridgeway Muslim School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231414100.0%
202477100.0%
20251616100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ridgeway Muslim School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics55100.0%
Mathematical Literacy33100.0%
Physical Sciences3266.7%
Life Sciences66100.0%
Accounting33100.0%
Business Studies55100.0%
History55100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Ridgeway Muslim School's 276; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.9% against Ridgeway Muslim School's 100%.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Ridgeway Muslim School, 2,371 compared with 276; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95% against Ridgeway Muslim School's 100%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Ridgeway Muslim School's 276; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.5% against Ridgeway Muslim School's 100%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgeway Muslim School, 1,987 compared with 276; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.9% against Ridgeway Muslim School's 100%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Ridgeway Muslim School, 1,952 compared with 276; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Ridgeway Muslim School's 276; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgeway Muslim School, 2,896 compared with 276; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Ridgeway Muslim School's 100%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Ridgeway Muslim School's 276; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Ridgeway Muslim School's 276; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgeway Muslim School, 2,848 compared with 276; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under 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
130, Riverside Drive, Ridgeway, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o Box 90080 Bertsham 2013
Telephone
011 433 0961
Website
ridgewaymuslimschool.co.za
Email
office@ridgewaymuslimschool.co.za
EMIS number
700400804

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ridgeway Muslim 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 Ridgeway Muslim School directly, on 011 433 0961, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ridgeway Muslim 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Ridgeway Muslim School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Ridgeway Muslim School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Ridgeway Muslim School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ridgeway Muslim School?
Ridgeway Muslim School reported 276 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Muslim School?
Yes. As a private school, Ridgeway Muslim School 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 Muslim School's matric results like?
Ridgeway Muslim School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Ridgeway Muslim School a public or private school?
Ridgeway Muslim School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Ridgeway Muslim School?
You can call 011 433 0961. It is located at 130, Riverside Drive, Ridgeway, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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