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Riverside High School

Public secondary school · Three Rivers, Vereeniging, Gauteng · Sedibeng East district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Riverside High School, a public secondary school serving Three Rivers, Vereeniging. Its most recent matric class posted a 90.3% pass rate.

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Riverside High School is a public secondary school in Three Rivers, Vereeniging. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,327
Learners
56
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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More about this school

  • Reported 93.6% matric (NSC) pass rate for the 2025 academic year, with roughly 1,397 learners and 51 educators, on the address Cnr Hawthorne & General Hertzog Rd, Three Rivers East, Three Rivers, Vereeniging.
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Riverside High 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 Riverside High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 226 matric candidates from Riverside High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90.3% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319718493.4%
202425023493.6%
202522620490.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Riverside High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Physical Sciences led the field at 95.2%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics706085.7%
Mathematical Literacy18516991.4%
Physical Sciences424095.2%
Life Sciences13310578.9%
Accounting332987.9%
Business Studies1109485.5%
Economics685885.3%
Geography827692.7%
History989091.8%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng East district

Here is how Riverside High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sedibeng East district.

  • Sicelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,125 learners against Riverside High School's 1,327; is a public primary school, a different phase than Riverside High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverside High School, 1,940 compared with 1,327; is a public primary school, a different phase than Riverside High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Randvaal Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Riverside High School, at 1,832 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Riverside High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School De Deur sits in roughly the same size range as Riverside High School, at 1,659 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Riverside High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Meyerton Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Riverside High School, at 1,611 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.2% against Riverside High School's 90.3%.

Vereeniging

Zooming into Vereeniging, here are 5 other schools to compare against Riverside High School.

  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverside High School, 1,940 compared with 1,327; is a public primary school, a different phase than Riverside High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Meyerton Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Riverside High School, at 1,611 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.2% against Riverside High School's 90.3%.
  • Setlabotjha Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Riverside High School, at 1,588 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Riverside High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Thuto Lore Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Riverside High School, at 1,518 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.4% against Riverside High School's 90.3%.
  • General Smuts High School is a similar size to Riverside High School, with 1,405 learners against 1,327; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.4% against Riverside High School's 90.3%.
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 Riverside High School for 2027

Because Riverside High School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
0, Cr. Hawthorne And General Hertozog Road, Three Rivers East, Three Rivers, Vereeniging
Postal
Po Box 263077 Three Rivers 1935
Telephone
016 423 1133
Website
riversidehigh.co.za
EMIS number
700330597

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Riverside High 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 Riverside High School directly, on 016 423 1133, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Riverside High 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 Riverside High School the best school in Vereeniging?
On the numbers that are published, Riverside High School's matric pass rate of 90.3% is lower than THUTO LORE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 92.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Vereeniging besides Riverside High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vereeniging, including Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School.
How big are the classes at Riverside High School?
Riverside High School reported 1,327 learners and 56 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 High School?
Yes, Riverside High 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 Riverside High School's matric results like?
Riverside High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.3%, in 2025. That's down from 93.4% in 2023.
Is Riverside High School a public or private school?
Riverside High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Riverside High School?
You can call 016 423 1133. It is located at 0, Cr. Hawthorne And General Hertozog Road, Three Rivers East, Three Rivers, Vereeniging.
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