Richardia Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Richardia Primary School
A public institution, Richardia Primary School functions as a primary school located in Arboretum, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the King Cetshwayo education district. For the 2025 academic year, 977 learners were enrolled, taught by 46 educators at a ratio of 21:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Richardia Primary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Richardia Primary School 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
Richardia Primary School 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, Richardia Primary School reported a total enrollment of 977 learners with a teaching staff of 46 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
Richardia Primary School 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: 37 Via Richardia, Arboretum, Richards Bay, 3900. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X1016, Richards Bay, 3900.
Curriculum & Academics
Richardia Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Richardia Primary School 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 Richardia Primary School 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
37 Via Richardia, Arboretum, Richards Bay, 3900
Postal
Private Bag X1016, Richards Bay, 3900
Phone
+27 35 789 4600Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500255263
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.