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River Jordaan Primary School

Private primary school · Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

River Jordaan Primary School is a private primary school based in Mthatha. It currently teaches around 535 learners.

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

In Mthatha, River Jordaan Primary School operates as a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

535
Learners
11
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

River Jordaan Primary School 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 River Jordaan Primary School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Inland district, for comparison against River Jordaan Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against River Jordaan Primary School's 535; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point River Jordaan Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than River Jordaan Primary School, 2,116 compared with 535; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point River Jordaan Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than River Jordaan Primary School, 1,950 compared with 535; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point River Jordaan Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against River Jordaan Primary School's 535.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against River Jordaan Primary School's 535; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point River Jordaan Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

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

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against River Jordaan Primary School's 535; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point River Jordaan Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than River Jordaan Primary School, 1,950 compared with 535; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point River Jordaan Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against River Jordaan Primary School's 535.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against River Jordaan Primary School's 535; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point River Jordaan Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,817 learners against River Jordaan Primary School's 535; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point River Jordaan Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mpangelo Road , Zamakulungisa, Mthatha, 5099
Telephone
079 988 2552
EMIS number
200400687

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at River Jordaan 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 River Jordaan Primary School directly, on 079 988 2552, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to River Jordaan 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 River Jordaan Primary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for River Jordaan Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Mthatha besides River Jordaan Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at River Jordaan Primary School?
River Jordaan Primary School reported 535 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 49 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 River Jordaan Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, River Jordaan Primary 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.
Is River Jordaan Primary School a public or private school?
River Jordaan Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact River Jordaan Primary School?
You can call 079 988 2552. It is located at Mpangelo Road , Zamakulungisa, Mthatha, 5099.
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