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Riverview Primary School

Public primary school · Palmview, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Phoenix North circuit)

In Palmview, Riverview Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 356 learners are enrolled here.

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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 Palmview. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

356
Learners
11
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Riverview Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Riverview Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Pinetown district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pinetown district with Riverview Primary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverview Primary School, 2,756 compared with 356; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Riverview Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% 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.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverview Primary School, 2,130 compared with 356, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Riverview Primary School's 356, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverview Primary School, 2,007 compared with 356, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverview Primary School, 1,978 compared with 356; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Riverview Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% 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.
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
104106 Full Palm Street, Palmview Phoenix, Durban, 4340
Postal
P.o.box 533, Verulam, 4340
Telephone
031 505 9379
Email
riverview.pri.school@gmail.com
EMIS number
500256040

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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 031 505 9379 or by email at riverview.pri.school@gmail.com, 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 Pinetown?
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 Pinetown besides Riverview Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Riverview Primary School?
Riverview Primary School reported 356 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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?
Yes, Riverview Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
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 031 505 9379 or email riverview.pri.school@gmail.com. It is located at 104106 Full Palm Street, Palmview Phoenix, Durban, 4340.