Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / Eastern Cape / Libode / Riverside Primary School

Riverside Primary School

Private primary school · Libode, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Riverside Primary School, a private primary school serving Libode. The school's roll stands at roughly 146 learners.

Is any information about Riverside Primary School wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Riverside Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Riverside Primary School is a private primary school in Libode. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

146
Learners
7
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Riverside Primary School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Or Tambo Coastal district

Here is how Riverside Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Coastal district.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverside Primary School, 1,788 compared with 146; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverside Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverside Primary School, 1,734 compared with 146; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverside Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Riverside Primary School's 146; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverside Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,657 learners against Riverside Primary School's 146; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverside Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Riverside Primary School's 146; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverside Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Libode

Zooming into Libode, here are 5 other schools to compare against Riverside Primary School.

  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Riverside Primary School's 146; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverside Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bekizulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverside Primary School, 1,578 compared with 146; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverside Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sandi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverside Primary School, 1,369 compared with 146; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverside Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Patrick's Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,297 learners against Riverside Primary School's 146; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverside Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sehushe Commercial School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,294 learners against Riverside Primary School's 146; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverside Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Gobodosville, Libode, Mthatha, 5099
Telephone
073 101 0605
EMIS number
200601164

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Riverside Primary 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 Primary School directly, on 073 101 0605, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Riverside Primary 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 Riverside Primary School the best school in Libode?
No matric pass rate is on record for Riverside Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Libode besides Riverside Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Libode, including Victor Poto Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Riverside Primary School?
Riverside Primary School reported 146 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Riverside Primary 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 Riverside Primary School a public or private school?
Riverside Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Riverside Primary School?
You can call 073 101 0605. It is located at Gobodosville, Libode, Mthatha, 5099.
Related

Related schools in Libode

Nearby schools in Libode: