Riverside Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

In Ngqeleni, Nyandeni, Riverside Senior Secondary School operates as a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

Learners

Educators

R30,000-R420,000/yr est.

Funding status

Private

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Riverside Senior Secondary School 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 Senior Secondary School directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 11 matric candidates from Riverside Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90.9% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	17	14	82.4%
2024	22	17	77.3%
2025	11	10	90.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Riverside Senior Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was History, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	12	8	66.7%
Mathematical Literacy	11	10	90.9%
Physical Sciences	12	8	66.7%
Life Sciences	23	18	78.3%
Business Studies	24	17	70.8%
Geography	21	17	81.0%
History	11	11	100.0%
English First Additional Language	24	24	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Or Tambo Coastal district

Toli Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,788 learners against Riverside Senior Secondary School's 58; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.6% against Riverside Senior Secondary School's 90.9%.
Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,734 learners against Riverside Senior Secondary School's 58; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.4% against Riverside Senior Secondary School's 90.9%.
Hillbrow Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverside Senior Secondary School, 1,664 compared with 58; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.6% against Riverside Senior Secondary School's 90.9%.
Ndamase Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverside Senior Secondary School, 1,657 compared with 58; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.3% against Riverside Senior Secondary School's 90.9%.
Victor Poto Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverside Senior Secondary School, 1,646 compared with 58; 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, 77.7% against Riverside Senior Secondary School's 90.9%.

Nyandeni

Cibeni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,002 learners against Riverside Senior Secondary School's 58; 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, 72.5% against Riverside Senior Secondary School's 90.9%.
Smuts Ndamase Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverside Senior Secondary School, 818 compared with 58; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Riverside Senior Secondary School's 90.9%.
Mabhulana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 727 learners against Riverside Senior Secondary School's 58; 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, 63.4% against Riverside Senior Secondary School's 90.9%.
Waban Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverside Senior Secondary School, 701 compared with 58; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.6% against Riverside Senior Secondary School's 90.9%.
Qanda Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverside Senior Secondary School, 691 compared with 58; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Mbangisweni Location, Corana A/A, Mthatha, 5099
Postal: P O Box 531, Umtata, 5100
Telephone: 073 101 0605
Website: verifyed.org
Email: hello@verifyed.org
EMIS number: 200501465

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Riverside Senior Secondary 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 Senior Secondary School directly, on 073 101 0605, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Riverside Senior Secondary School?

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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Is Riverside Senior Secondary School the best school in Nyandeni?

On the numbers that are published, Riverside Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.9% is lower than WABAN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Nyandeni besides Riverside Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nyandeni, including Cibeni Senior Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Riverside Senior Secondary School?

Riverside Senior Secondary School reported 58 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 7 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 Senior Secondary School?

Yes. As a private school, Riverside Senior Secondary 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.

What are Riverside Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Riverside Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.9%, in 2025. That's up from 82.4% in 2023.

Is Riverside Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

Riverside Senior Secondary School is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.

How can I contact Riverside Senior Secondary School?

You can call 073 101 0605. It is located at Mbangisweni Location, Corana A/A, Mthatha, 5099.