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Riverlea Secondary School

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

In Riverlea, Johannesburg, Riverlea Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 88% pass rate.

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

Riverlea Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Riverlea, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

762
Learners
30
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Riverlea Secondary 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 Riverlea Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 108 matric candidates from Riverlea Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 88% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231008181.0%
2024948186.2%
20251089588.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Riverlea Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics2727100.0%
Mathematical Literacy675886.6%
Physical Sciences2323100.0%
Life Sciences231982.6%
Accounting252080.0%
Business Studies252496.0%
Economics251664.0%
Geography695985.5%
History463984.8%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg North district with Riverlea Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Riverlea Secondary School's 762, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Riverlea Secondary School's 762; is a public primary school, a different phase than Riverlea Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Riverlea Secondary School's 762, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against Riverlea Secondary School's 762; is a public primary school, a different phase than Riverlea Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Riverlea Secondary School's 762, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Riverlea Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Riverlea Secondary School's 762, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverlea Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 762; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Riverlea Secondary School's 88%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Riverlea Secondary School's 762; is a public primary school, a different phase than Riverlea Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Riverlea Secondary School's 762; is a public primary school, a different phase than Riverlea Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverlea Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 762; is a public primary school, a different phase than Riverlea Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Riverlea Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Riverlea Secondary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, Juma Street, Riverlea, Riverlea, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o.box 60059 Langlaagte 2102
Telephone
011 474 2878
EMIS number
700140111

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Riverlea Secondary 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 Secondary School directly, on 011 474 2878, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Riverlea Secondary 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 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Riverlea Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Riverlea Secondary School's 88% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Riverlea Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Riverlea Secondary School?
Riverlea Secondary School reported 762 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Secondary School?
Yes, Riverlea Secondary 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.
What are Riverlea Secondary School's matric results like?
Riverlea Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88%, in 2025. That's up from 81% in 2023.
Is Riverlea Secondary School a public or private school?
Riverlea Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Riverlea Secondary School?
You can call 011 474 2878. It is located at 1, Juma Street, Riverlea, Riverlea, Johannesburg.
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