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Rippon Primary School

Public primary school · Sydenham, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Durban West circuit)

In Sydenham, Rippon Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 1,119 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Rippon Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Rippon Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Sydenham. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,119
Learners
29
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Rippon Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Rippon Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umlazi district

Here is how Rippon Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umlazi district.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Rippon Primary School, 2,782 compared with 1,119; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rippon Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rippon Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rippon Primary School, 1,964 compared with 1,119, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Rippon Primary School's 1,119, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Rippon Primary School's 1,119; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rippon Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Rippon Primary School's 1,119, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
31 Clare Road, Sydenham, Durban, 4015
Postal
P.o.box 19029, Dormerton, 4015
Telephone
031 207 3406
Website
ripponprimary.co.za
Email
ripponprimary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500255855

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rippon 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 Rippon Primary School directly, on 031 207 3406 or by email at ripponprimary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rippon 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 Rippon Primary School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Rippon 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 Umlazi besides Rippon Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Rippon Primary School?
Rippon Primary School reported 1,119 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Rippon Primary School?
Yes, Rippon Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Rippon Primary School a public or private school?
Rippon Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rippon Primary School?
You can call 031 207 3406 or email ripponprimary@gmail.com. It is located at 31 Clare Road, Sydenham, Durban, 4015.