Molenrivier Primêre Skool

Riversdale, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar

Public Primary School Q1 No Fee

About Molenrivier Primêre Skool

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Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Molenrivier Primêre Skool is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.

Fee Status

As a Q1 institution, Molenrivier Primêre Skool is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.

Section 21 Status

Molenrivier Primêre Skool is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding curriculum without direct provincial administration.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Molenrivier Primêre Skool reported a total enrollment of 62 learners with a teaching staff of 3 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, 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

Molenrivier Primêre Skool is situated in Riversdale (Riversdale Settlement), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the Hessequa local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: Novo Riversdale District Riversdale 6670. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 645 Riversdal Unknown 6670.

Curriculum & Academics

Molenrivier Primêre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Molenrivier Primêre Skool was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Molenrivier Primêre Skool 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
  • No-fee enrollment requirements
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

Novo Riversdale District Riversdale 6670

Riversdale, Western Cape

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Postal

Posbus 645 Riversdal Unknown 6670

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 62
Educators 3

Learner:Educator Ratio

21:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ1
Settingrural
FocusPrimary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictEden And Central Kar

EMIS Number

121350281

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.