Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / Northern Cape / Ritchie / Rietrivier Primary School

Rietrivier Primary School

Public primary school · Null, Ritchie, Northern Cape · Frances Baard (FB) district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Rietrivier Primary School, a public primary school serving Null, Ritchie. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

Is any information about Rietrivier Primary School wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Rietrivier Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Rietrivier Primary School is a public primary school in Null, Ritchie. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,357
Learners
44
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Rietrivier Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Frances Baard (FB) district

Here is how Rietrivier Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Frances Baard (FB) district.

  • !Xunkhwesa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,030 learners against Rietrivier Primary School's 1,357; is a public combined school, a different phase than Rietrivier Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rietrivier Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Rietvale High School sits in roughly the same size range as Rietrivier Primary School, at 1,492 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rietrivier Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 78.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rietrivier Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuyolwethu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rietrivier Primary School, at 1,478 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rietrivier Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rietrivier Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kevin Nkoane Primary School is a similar size to Rietrivier Primary School, with 1,464 learners against 1,357, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Groenpunt Primary School is a similar size to Rietrivier Primary School, with 1,454 learners against 1,357, and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Ritchie

Zooming into Ritchie, here are 2 other schools to compare against Rietrivier Primary School.

  • Rietvale High School sits in roughly the same size range as Rietrivier Primary School, at 1,492 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rietrivier Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 78.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rietrivier Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgabang Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rietrivier Primary School, at 1,307 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mercuri Street, Rietvale, Ritchie, 8700
Postal
Mercurystraat 219 Modderrivier 8701
Telephone
053 580 1333
EMIS number
300014208

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rietrivier 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 Rietrivier Primary School directly, on 053 580 1333, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rietrivier 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 Rietrivier Primary School the best school in Ritchie?
No matric pass rate is on record for Rietrivier 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 Ritchie besides Rietrivier Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Ritchie, including Rietvale High School.
How big are the classes at Rietrivier Primary School?
Rietrivier Primary School reported 1,357 learners and 44 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 Rietrivier Primary School?
No. Rietrivier Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Rietrivier Primary School a public or private school?
Rietrivier Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rietrivier Primary School?
You can call 053 580 1333. It is located at Mercuri Street, Rietvale, Ritchie, 8700.
Related

Related schools in Ritchie

Other schools nearby, in and around Null, Ritchie: