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Riverside Primary School

Private primary school · Belgravia, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (7 circuit)

Welcome to Riverside Primary School, a private primary school serving Belgravia, City Of Cape Town. It currently teaches around 120 learners.

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Riverside Primary School is a private primary school in Belgravia, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

120
Learners
8
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

Metro Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro Central district with Riverside Primary School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverside Primary School, 1,845 compared with 120; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% 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.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverside Primary School, 1,720 compared with 120; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% 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.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Riverside Primary School, 1,682 compared with 120; is a private combined school, a different phase than Riverside Primary School; and posted a 96% 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.
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverside Primary School, 1,634 compared with 120; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Riverside Primary School's 120; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% 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.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Riverside Primary School's 120; is a private combined school, a different phase than Riverside Primary School; and posted a 98.7% 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.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Riverside Primary School's 120; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% 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.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverside Primary School, 1,977 compared with 120; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Riverside Primary School's 120; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverside Primary School, 1,970 compared with 120; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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
260 Lower Klipfontein Rd Athlone 7764
Postal
Po Box 331 Athlone Unknown 7760
Telephone
021 637 6669
Website
riversidesdaschool.org.za
Email
riversideprimary0@gmail.com
EMIS number
105003390

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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 021 637 6669, 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 Cape Town?
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 Cape Town besides Riverside Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Riverside Primary School?
Riverside Primary School reported 120 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 021 637 6669. It is located at 260 Lower Klipfontein Rd Athlone 7764.
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