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Risidale Primary School

Public primary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (3 circuit)

Risidale Primary School is a public primary school based in Johannesburg. Around 1,061 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Johannesburg, Risidale Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,061
Learners
35
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Risidale Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Risidale Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg North district with Risidale Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Risidale Primary School, 2,936 compared with 1,061; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Risidale Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Risidale Primary School, 2,892 compared with 1,061, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than Risidale Primary School, 2,611 compared with 1,061, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Risidale Primary School, 2,517 compared with 1,061, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than Risidale Primary School, 2,447 compared with 1,061; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Risidale Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Risidale Primary School, 2,936 compared with 1,061; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Risidale Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Risidale Primary School's 1,061; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Risidale Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Risidale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Risidale Primary School, 2,892 compared with 1,061, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Risidale Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,061, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Risidale Primary School's 1,061, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Risidale Primary School for 2027

Because Risidale Primary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, San Michele Avenue, Risidale, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
Private Bag X10 Roosevelt Park 2129
Telephone
011 678 6622
EMIS number
700151365

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Risidale 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 Risidale Primary School directly, on 011 678 6622, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Risidale Primary School?
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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Risidale Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Risidale 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 Johannesburg besides Risidale Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Risidale Primary School?
Risidale Primary School reported 1,061 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Risidale Primary School?
Yes, Risidale 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 Risidale Primary School a public or private school?
Risidale Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Risidale Primary School?
You can call 011 678 6622. It is located at 1, San Michele Avenue, Risidale, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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