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Riversands Primary Farm School

Public primary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (3 circuit)

In Johannesburg, Riversands Primary Farm School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,498 learners.

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

Riversands Primary Farm School is a public primary school serving families in and around Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,498
Learners
38
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Riversands Primary Farm 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 Riversands Primary Farm School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg East district with Riversands Primary Farm School.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riversands Primary Farm School, 3,591 compared with 1,498, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riversands Primary Farm School, 2,896 compared with 1,498; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Riversands Primary Farm School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riversands Primary Farm School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riversands Primary Farm School, 2,848 compared with 1,498, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Riversands Primary Farm School's 1,498, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Riversands Primary Farm School's 1,498, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Riversands Primary Farm School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Riversands Primary Farm School's 1,498; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Riversands Primary Farm School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riversands Primary Farm School, 2,896 compared with 1,498; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Riversands Primary Farm School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riversands Primary Farm School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Riversands Primary Farm School's 1,498, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Riversands Primary Farm School's 1,498, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riversands Primary Farm School, 2,848 compared with 1,498, 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 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Riversands Primary Farm School for 2027

As a public school, Riversands Primary Farm 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
7, Along R511 Corner Mnandi Road, Fourways, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 447 Fourways 2055
Telephone
011 464 5002
EMIS number
700152322

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Riversands Primary Farm 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 Riversands Primary Farm School directly, on 011 464 5002, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Riversands Primary Farm 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 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Riversands Primary Farm School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Riversands Primary Farm 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 Riversands Primary Farm School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Riversands Primary Farm School?
Riversands Primary Farm School reported 1,498 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Riversands Primary Farm School?
Yes, Riversands Primary Farm 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 Riversands Primary Farm School a public or private school?
Riversands Primary Farm School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Riversands Primary Farm School?
You can call 011 464 5002. It is located at 7, Along R511 Corner Mnandi Road, Fourways, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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