Richmond Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Richmond Primary School
Registered under EMIS 500255596, Richmond Primary School serves as a public primary school in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal. The 2025 academic year saw 256 enrolled learners instructed by 16 educators, resulting in a ratio of 16:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Richmond 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
Richmond 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
Richmond 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, Richmond Primary School reported a total enrollment of 256 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 16:1, 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
Richmond Primary School is situated in , 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: Princess Street, Richmond Town, Richmond, 3780. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 7, Richmond, 3780.
Curriculum & Academics
Richmond Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Richmond Primary School was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal Education Department education department. 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 Richmond 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
Princess Street, Richmond Town, Richmond, 3780
Postal
P.o. Box 7, Richmond, 3780
Phone
+27 33 212 2160Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500255596
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.