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Ridgewood College

Private combined school · Benoni, Benoni, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (2 circuit)

Ridgewood College is a private combined school based in Benoni. Around 446 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Ridgewood College, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Benoni, Ridgewood College operates as a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

446
Learners
29
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ridgewood College is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Ridgewood College directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni North district with Ridgewood College.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgewood College, 2,593 compared with 446; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgewood College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgewood College, 2,591 compared with 446; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgewood College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgewood College, 2,575 compared with 446; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgewood College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,531 learners against Ridgewood College's 446; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Ridgewood College's 446; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgewood College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Benoni

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

  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ridgewood College, 2,575 compared with 446; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgewood College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Ridgewood College's 446; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgewood College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,338 learners against Ridgewood College's 446; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 86.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgewood College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against Ridgewood College's 446; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ridgewood College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sazakhela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,819 learners against Ridgewood College's 446; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
144, President Steyn Street, Rynfield Ah, Benoni, Benoni
Postal
P.o Box 10288 Benoni 1522
Telephone
011 425 0531
Website
ridgewoodcollege.co.za
Email
info@ridgewoodcollege.co.za
EMIS number
700400967

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood College directly, on 011 425 0531, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ridgewood College?
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Ridgewood College the best school in Benoni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ridgewood College to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Benoni besides Ridgewood College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ridgewood College?
Ridgewood College reported 446 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Ridgewood College?
Yes. As a private school, Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood College's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Ridgewood College.
Is Ridgewood College a public or private school?
Ridgewood College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Ridgewood College?
You can call 011 425 0531. It is located at 144, President Steyn Street, Rynfield Ah, Benoni, Benoni.
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