Private secondary school · Ngqeleni, Nyandeni, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
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.
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.