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
Matric results
Three year NSC pass rate
Of the 13 learners from Riverside College who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
Year
Candidates wrote
Achieved NSC
Pass rate
2023
18
18
100.0%
2024
11
11
100.0%
2025
13
13
100.0%
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.
Subject
Wrote
Achieved
Pass rate
Mathematics
5
5
100.0%
Mathematical Literacy
6
6
100.0%
Physical Sciences
4
4
100.0%
Life Sciences
10
9
90.0%
Business Studies
7
7
100.0%
History
3
3
100.0%
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
Admissions
How to apply
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.
