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Riverlea Primary School

Public primary school · Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (2 circuit)

Riverlea Primary School is a public primary school based in Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 765 learners.

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

In Johannesburg, Riverlea Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

765
Learners
25
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Riverlea Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Riverlea Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

Here is how Riverlea Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg North district.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverlea Primary School, 2,936 compared with 765; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Riverlea Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverlea Primary School, 2,892 compared with 765, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than Riverlea Primary School, 2,611 compared with 765, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverlea Primary School, 2,517 compared with 765, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than Riverlea Primary School, 2,447 compared with 765; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Riverlea 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 Riverlea Primary School, 2,936 compared with 765; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Riverlea Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Riverlea Primary School's 765; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Riverlea Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverlea Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverlea Primary School, 2,892 compared with 765, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverlea Primary School, 2,888 compared with 765, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Riverlea Primary School's 765, 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 Riverlea Primary School for 2027

Riverlea Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, Juma, Riverlea, , Johannesburg
Telephone
011 474 2459
EMIS number
700140103

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Riverlea 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 Riverlea Primary School directly, on 011 474 2459, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Riverlea 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 Riverlea Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Riverlea 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 Riverlea Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Riverlea Primary School?
Riverlea Primary School reported 765 learners and 25 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 Riverlea Primary School?
Yes, Riverlea 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 Riverlea Primary School a public or private school?
Riverlea Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Riverlea Primary School?
You can call 011 474 2459. It is located at 1, Juma, Riverlea, , Johannesburg.
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