Richlea Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Richlea Primary School
A public institution, Richlea Primary School functions as a primary school located in Richmond, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Umgungundlovu education district. For the 2025 academic year, 512 learners were enrolled, taught by 16 educators at a ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Richlea Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Richlea 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
Richlea 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, Richlea Primary School reported a total enrollment of 512 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Richlea Primary School is situated in Richmond, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Inhlazuka circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the Richmond Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Campbell And Victoria Street, Richmond, 3780. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 407, Richmond, 3780.
Curriculum & Academics
Richlea Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Richlea Primary School 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 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 Richlea 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
Campbell And Victoria Street, Richmond, 3780
Postal
P.o. Box 407, Richmond, 3780
Phone
+27 33 212 1044Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500255559
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.