Ridge Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About Ridge Primary School
Registered under EMIS 500255670, Ridge Primary School serves as a public primary school in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal. The 2025 academic year saw 171 enrolled learners instructed by 6 educators, resulting in a ratio of 28:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ridge Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Ridge Primary School 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
Ridge 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, Ridge Primary School reported a total enrollment of 171 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Ridge Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district, specifically within the Underberg circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Harry Gwala, under the Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Bulwer Past Boston Road, Underberg, 3257. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 510, Underberg, 3257.
Curriculum & Academics
Ridge Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ridge 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 private and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ridge 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Bulwer Past Boston Road, Underberg, 3257
Postal
P.o. Box 510, Underberg, 3257
Phone
+27 81 480 6023Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500255670
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.