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Riverlands Primary School

Public primary school · Greater Chatsworth, Malmesbury, Western Cape · West Coast district (1 circuit)

Riverlands Primary School is a public primary school based in Greater Chatsworth, Malmesbury. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Greater Chatsworth, Malmesbury, Riverlands Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

424
Learners
14
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Riverlands Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

West Coast district

Here is how Riverlands Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under West Coast district.

  • Liebenberg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Riverlands Primary School's 424, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Eden Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,816 learners against Riverlands Primary School's 424, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Weston SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverlands Primary School, 1,796 compared with 424; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Riverlands Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 78.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverlands Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masiphathisane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverlands Primary School, 1,753 compared with 424, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Diazville High School teaches considerably more learners than Riverlands Primary School, 1,648 compared with 424; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Riverlands Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverlands Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Malmesbury

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

  • Liebenberg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Riverlands Primary School's 424, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ilingelethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,444 learners against Riverlands Primary School's 424; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Riverlands Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 82.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverlands Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St. Thomas Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverlands Primary School, 1,423 compared with 424, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Wesbank SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,418 learners against Riverlands Primary School's 424; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Riverlands Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 83.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverlands Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Naphakade Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverlands Primary School, 1,414 compared with 424, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Riverlands Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Riverlands Primary School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Riverlandsrylaan Attaway Riverlands 7354
Postal
Posbus 226 Malmesbury Unknown 7299
Telephone
022 481 3759
EMIS number
132470724

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Riverlands 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 Riverlands Primary School directly, on 022 481 3759, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Riverlands 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 Riverlands Primary School the best school in Malmesbury?
No matric pass rate is on record for Riverlands 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 Malmesbury besides Riverlands Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Malmesbury, including Liebenberg Primary School.
How big are the classes at Riverlands Primary School?
Riverlands Primary School reported 424 learners and 14 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 Riverlands Primary School?
No. Riverlands Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Riverlands Primary School a public or private school?
Riverlands Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Riverlands Primary School?
You can call 022 481 3759. It is located at Riverlandsrylaan Attaway Riverlands 7354.
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