Hoërskool Richardsbaai
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Hoërskool Richardsbaai
Hoërskool Richardsbaai provides secondary school education as a public school in Arboretum, KwaZulu-Natal. The school is administered under the King Cetshwayo education district. In 2025, the school reported 997 learners and 55 educators, resulting in a ratio of 18:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hoërskool Richardsbaai is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Hoërskool Richardsbaai is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Hoërskool Richardsbaai operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Hoërskool Richardsbaai reported a total enrollment of 997 learners with a teaching staff of 55 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Hoërskool Richardsbaai is situated in Arboretum, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Richards Bay circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umhlathuze Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Corner Of Weerichardia And Essenwood Aboretum Road, Arboretum, Richards Bay, 3900. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X1007, Richardsbay, 3900.
Curriculum & Academics
Hoërskool Richardsbaai is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hoërskool Richardsbaai was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Hoërskool Richardsbaai are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Corner Of Weerichardia And Essenwood Aboretum Road, Arboretum, Richards Bay, 3900
Postal
Private Bag X1007, Richardsbay, 3900
Phone
+27 35 789 3201Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500255448
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.