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Riverwood College

Public secondary school · Clarendon, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Howick circuit)

Riverwood College is a public secondary school based in Clarendon. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.6%.

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

In Clarendon, Riverwood College operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,190
Learners
74
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Riverwood College is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Riverwood College specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 147 learners from Riverwood College who wrote matric in 2025, 98.6% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313413197.8%
202414413895.8%
202514714598.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311238.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Riverwood College offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics614980.3%
Mathematical Literacy838298.8%
Physical Sciences453986.7%
Life Sciences615590.2%
Accounting1515100.0%
Business Studies525096.2%
Geography2727100.0%
History686798.5%
English First Additional Language2323100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

Here is how Riverwood College compares with 5 other schools listed under Umgungundlovu district.

  • Emzamweni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,003 learners against Riverwood College's 1,190; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.2% against Riverwood College's 98.6%.
  • Ashdown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverwood College, 1,825 compared with 1,190; is a public primary school, a different phase than Riverwood College; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School teaches considerably more learners than Riverwood College, 1,722 compared with 1,190; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.9% against Riverwood College's 98.6%.
  • Edendale Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Riverwood College, 1,709 compared with 1,190; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against Riverwood College's 98.6%.
  • Mconjwana High School sits in roughly the same size range as Riverwood College, at 1,640 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Riverwood College's 98.6%).
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 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Cordwalles Road, Wembly, Pietermaritzburg, 3202
Postal
P.o.box 13676, Cascades, 3202
Telephone
033 342 2214
Website
riverwoodcollege.co.za
Email
info@riverwoodcollege.co.za
EMIS number
500292633

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Riverwood College?
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 Riverwood College directly, on 033 342 2214 or by email at info@riverwoodcollege.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Riverwood College?
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 Riverwood College the best school in Umgungundlovu?
On the numbers that are published, Riverwood College's 98.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MCONJWANA HIGH SCHOOL at 98.6%.
How many other schools are there in Umgungundlovu besides Riverwood College?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Riverwood College?
Riverwood College reported 1,190 learners and 74 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Riverwood College?
Yes, Riverwood College 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.
What are Riverwood College's matric results like?
Riverwood College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.8% since 2023.
Is Riverwood College a public or private school?
Riverwood College is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Riverwood College?
You can call 033 342 2214 or email info@riverwoodcollege.co.za. It is located at Cordwalles Road, Wembly, Pietermaritzburg, 3202.