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Shalimar Ridge Primary School

Public primary school · Shalimar Ridge, Heidelberg, Gauteng · Sedibeng East district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Shalimar Ridge Primary School, a public primary school serving Shalimar Ridge, Heidelberg. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,081 learners.

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Shalimar Ridge Primary School is a public primary school in Shalimar Ridge, Heidelberg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,081
Learners
31
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, Shalimar Ridge 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 Shalimar Ridge Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Sedibeng East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sedibeng East district with Shalimar Ridge Primary School.

  • Sicelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,125 learners against Shalimar Ridge Primary School's 1,081, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Shalimar Ridge Primary School, 1,940 compared with 1,081, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Randvaal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Shalimar Ridge Primary School, 1,832 compared with 1,081, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School De Deur is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,659 learners against Shalimar Ridge Primary School's 1,081, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Meyerton Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,611 learners against Shalimar Ridge Primary School's 1,081; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shalimar Ridge Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shalimar Ridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Heidelberg

Zooming into Heidelberg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Shalimar Ridge Primary School.

  • Ratanda Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shalimar Ridge Primary School, 1,592 compared with 1,081; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shalimar Ridge Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shalimar Ridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School is a similar size to Shalimar Ridge Primary School, with 1,203 learners against 1,081; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shalimar Ridge Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 83% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shalimar Ridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sithokomele Primary School is a similar size to Shalimar Ridge Primary School, with 1,194 learners against 1,081, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Shalimar Ridge Primary School, at 1,162 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ratanda Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Shalimar Ridge Primary School, at 1,154 learners, and charges fees under 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Shalimar Ridge Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Shalimar Ridge Primary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, Kismet Street, Shalimar Ridge, Shalimar Ridge, Heidelberg
Postal
P. O Box 179 Heidelberg 1438
Telephone
016 100 5302
EMIS number
700340059

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Shalimar Ridge 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 Shalimar Ridge Primary School directly, on 016 100 5302, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Shalimar Ridge 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 Shalimar Ridge Primary School the best school in Heidelberg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Shalimar Ridge 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 Heidelberg besides Shalimar Ridge Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Heidelberg, including Ratanda Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Shalimar Ridge Primary School?
Shalimar Ridge Primary School reported 1,081 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Shalimar Ridge Primary School?
Yes, Shalimar Ridge 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 Shalimar Ridge Primary School a public or private school?
Shalimar Ridge Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Shalimar Ridge Primary School?
You can call 016 100 5302. It is located at 1, Kismet Street, Shalimar Ridge, Shalimar Ridge, Heidelberg.
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