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Riverview Preparatory School

Private primary school · Malelane, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Riverview Preparatory School is a private primary school based in Malalane. The school's roll stands at roughly 186 learners.

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

In Malalane, Riverview Preparatory School operates as a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

186
Learners
15
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Riverview Preparatory 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 Riverview Preparatory School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

5 other schools in Ehlanzeni district, for comparison against Riverview Preparatory School.

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverview Preparatory School, 2,156 compared with 186; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverview Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Riverview Preparatory School's 186; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 63.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverview Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lekazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,879 learners against Riverview Preparatory School's 186; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverview Preparatory School, 1,858 compared with 186; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverview Preparatory School, 1,844 compared with 186; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverview Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Malelane

And within Malelane itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Suikerland Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,800 learners against Riverview Preparatory School's 186; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 94.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverview Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mtimandze Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,719 learners against Riverview Preparatory School's 186; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverview Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Luvolwetfu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,619 learners against Riverview Preparatory School's 186; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Shayaza Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverview Preparatory School, 1,517 compared with 186; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 98.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverview Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sidlamafa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverview Preparatory School, 1,494 compared with 186; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverview Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Null
Postal
Po Box 110, Malelane 1320
Telephone
99
Website
riverviewprep.org
Email
office@riverviewprep.org
EMIS number
800029066

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Riverview Preparatory 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 Riverview Preparatory School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Riverview Preparatory 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 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Riverview Preparatory School the best school in Malelane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Riverview Preparatory School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Malelane besides Riverview Preparatory School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Malelane, including Suikerland Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Riverview Preparatory School?
Riverview Preparatory School reported 186 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Riverview Preparatory School?
Yes. As a private school, Riverview Preparatory 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 Riverview Preparatory School a public or private school?
Riverview Preparatory School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Riverview Preparatory School?
You can call 99. It is located at Null.
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