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Rivermead Preparatory School

Private primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Mt Currie circuit)

Rivermead Preparatory School is a private primary school based in Harry Gwala district. Around 120 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Harry Gwala district, Rivermead Preparatory School operates as a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

120
Learners
11
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Rivermead Preparatory 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 Rivermead Preparatory School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

5 other schools in Harry Gwala district, for comparison against Rivermead Preparatory School.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,516 learners against Rivermead Preparatory School's 120; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rivermead Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against Rivermead Preparatory School's 120; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,559 learners against Rivermead Preparatory School's 120; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School teaches considerably more learners than Rivermead Preparatory School, 1,499 compared with 120; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rivermead Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,419 learners against Rivermead Preparatory School's 120; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rivermead Preparatory 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
54 St Johns Street Kokstad 4700
Telephone
082 375 7117
Website
rivermead.co.za
Email
rivermeadca@rivermead.co.za
EMIS number
500400932

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rivermead Preparatory 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 Rivermead Preparatory School directly, on 082 375 7117 or by email at principal@rivermead.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rivermead Preparatory 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 Rivermead Preparatory School the best school in Harry Gwala?
No matric pass rate is on record for Rivermead Preparatory School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Harry Gwala besides Rivermead Preparatory School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Rivermead Preparatory School?
Rivermead Preparatory School reported 120 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Rivermead Preparatory School?
Yes. As a private school, Rivermead Preparatory 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 Rivermead Preparatory School a public or private school?
Rivermead Preparatory School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Rivermead Preparatory School?
You can call 082 375 7117 or email principal@rivermead.co.za. It is located at 54 St Johns Street Kokstad 4700.