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The Ridge Preparatory School

Private primary school · Westcliff, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (3 circuit)

In Westcliff, Johannesburg, The Ridge Preparatory School operates as a private primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 469 learners.

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

The Ridge Preparatory School is a private primary school serving families in and around Westcliff, Johannesburg. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

469
Learners
58
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, The Ridge Preparatory 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

Johannesburg North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg North district with The Ridge Preparatory School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against The Ridge Preparatory School's 469; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against The Ridge Preparatory School's 469; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against The Ridge Preparatory School's 469, and is a private combined school, a different phase than The Ridge Preparatory School.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against The Ridge Preparatory School's 469; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against The Ridge Preparatory School's 469; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against The Ridge Preparatory School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against The Ridge Preparatory School's 469; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than The Ridge Preparatory School, 2,896 compared with 469; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Ridge Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against The Ridge Preparatory School's 469; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against The Ridge Preparatory School's 469; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The Ridge Preparatory School, 2,848 compared with 469; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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
26, Woolston Road, , Westcliff, Johannesburg
Postal
X10 Parkview 2122
Telephone
011 481 5800
Website
ridgeschool.co.za
Email
info@ridgeschool.co.za
EMIS number
700131664

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at The Ridge Preparatory 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 The Ridge Preparatory School directly, on 011 481 5800, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to The Ridge Preparatory 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 The Ridge Preparatory School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for The Ridge Preparatory School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides The Ridge Preparatory School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at The Ridge Preparatory School?
The Ridge Preparatory School reported 469 learners and 58 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 8 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 The Ridge Preparatory School?
Yes. As a private school, The Ridge Preparatory 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 The Ridge Preparatory School a public or private school?
The Ridge Preparatory School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact The Ridge Preparatory School?
You can call 011 481 5800. It is located at 26, Woolston Road, , Westcliff, Johannesburg.
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