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Riverwood Primary School

Private primary school · Knysna Central, Knysna, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Riverwood Primary School, a private primary school serving Knysna Central, Knysna. The school's roll stands at roughly 97 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Riverwood Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Riverwood Primary School is a private primary school in Knysna Central, Knysna. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

97
Learners
9
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Riverwood Primary School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Eden And Central Kar district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Eden And Central Kar district with Riverwood Primary School.

  • Murray High School teaches considerably more learners than Riverwood Primary School, 2,123 compared with 97; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverwood Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Outeniqua High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Riverwood Primary School's 97; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverwood Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thembaletu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Riverwood Primary School's 97; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Garden Route Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Riverwood Primary School's 97; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Riverwood Primary School's 97; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverwood Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Knysna

Zooming into Knysna, here are 5 other schools to compare against Riverwood Primary School.

  • Percy Mdala High School teaches considerably more learners than Riverwood Primary School, 1,588 compared with 97; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 94.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverwood Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Knysna SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,470 learners against Riverwood Primary School's 97; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverwood Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fraaisig Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,385 learners against Riverwood Primary School's 97; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Concordia High School teaches considerably more learners than Riverwood Primary School, 1,377 compared with 97; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 88.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riverwood Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thembelitsha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverwood Primary School, 1,239 compared with 97; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
Trotter Street Knysna 6571
Postal
P.o. Box 397 Knysna Unknown 6570
Telephone
044 382 2871
Website
riverwoodcollege.co.za
EMIS number
119101040

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Riverwood 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 Riverwood Primary School directly, on 044 382 2871, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Riverwood 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 Riverwood Primary School the best school in Knysna?
No matric pass rate is on record for Riverwood Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Knysna besides Riverwood Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Knysna, including Percy Mdala High School.
How big are the classes at Riverwood Primary School?
Riverwood Primary School reported 97 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Riverwood Primary 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 Riverwood Primary School a public or private school?
Riverwood Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Riverwood Primary School?
You can call 044 382 2871. It is located at Trotter Street Knysna 6571.
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