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Riverview Primary School

Public primary school · Riverview, Worcester, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (4 circuit)

In Riverview, Worcester, Riverview Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Riverview Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Riverview Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Riverview, Worcester. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q4.

768
Learners
23
Educators
QQ4 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Riverview Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q4 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

Here is how Riverview Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Cape Winelands district.

  • Ikaya Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverview Primary School, 1,957 compared with 768, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,824 learners against Riverview Primary School's 768; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Riverview Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,785 learners against Riverview Primary School's 768; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Riverview Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverview Primary School, 1,747 compared with 768; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Riverview Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverview Primary School, 1,739 compared with 768; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Riverview Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Worcester

Zooming into Worcester, here are 5 other schools to compare against Riverview Primary School.

  • Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,711 learners against Riverview Primary School's 768; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Riverview Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 69.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • BreﾋRivier High School teaches considerably more learners than Riverview Primary School, 1,511 compared with 768; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Riverview Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 73.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfred Stamper Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverview Primary School, 1,368 compared with 768, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Vusisizwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverview Primary School, 1,312 compared with 768; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Riverview Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 68.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Siyafuneka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverview Primary School, 1,284 compared with 768, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Riverview Primary School for 2027

Because Riverview Primary School is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Swartstraat Riverview Worcester 6850
Postal
Posbus 580 Worcester Unknown 6849
Telephone
023 347 1817
EMIS number
130338141

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Riverview 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 Riverview Primary School directly, on 023 347 1817, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Riverview 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 Riverview Primary School the best school in Worcester?
No matric pass rate is on record for Riverview Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Worcester besides Riverview Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Worcester, including Esselenpark SekondﾊR.
How big are the classes at Riverview Primary School?
Riverview Primary School reported 768 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Primary School?
No. Riverview Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q4 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Riverview Primary School a public or private school?
Riverview Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Riverview Primary School?
You can call 023 347 1817. It is located at Swartstraat Riverview Worcester 6850.
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