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Riverside College

Private combined school · Burgundy Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (1 circuit)

Riverside College is a private combined school based in Burgundy Estate, City Of Cape Town. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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

In Burgundy Estate, City Of Cape Town, Riverside College operates as a private combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

200
Learners
18
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Riverside College 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 Riverside College directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 13 learners from Riverside College who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231818100.0%
20241111100.0%
20251313100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Riverside College offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics55100.0%
Mathematical Literacy66100.0%
Physical Sciences44100.0%
Life Sciences10990.0%
Business Studies77100.0%
History33100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro North district

5 other schools in Metro North district, for comparison against Riverside College.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Riverside College, 2,089 compared with 200, and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Riverside College's 100%).
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Riverside College's 200; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverside College, 1,970 compared with 200; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverside College, 1,837 compared with 200; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92% against Riverside College's 100%.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverside College, 1,726 compared with 200; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Riverside College, 2,089 compared with 200, and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Riverside College's 100%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverside College, 2,037 compared with 200; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Riverside College's 100%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Riverside College's 200; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverside College, 1,970 compared with 200; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Riverside College's 200; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
6 Carmine Drive Burgundy Estate Milnerton 7441
Postal
Po Box 721 Edgemead Unknown 7404
Telephone
021 802 2001
Website
riversidecollege.co.za
EMIS number
103008281

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Riverside College?
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 Riverside College directly, on 021 802 2001, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Riverside College?
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Riverside College the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Riverside College's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL at 98.7%.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Riverside College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Riverside College?
Riverside College reported 200 learners and 18 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 Riverside College?
Yes. As a private school, Riverside College 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.
What are Riverside College's matric results like?
Riverside College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Riverside College a public or private school?
Riverside College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Riverside College?
You can call 021 802 2001. It is located at 6 Carmine Drive Burgundy Estate Milnerton 7441.
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