Ridgefield Academy
Bloemfontein, Free State · Motheo
About Ridgefield Academy
As a independent combined school, Ridgefield Academy provides education to learners in Bloemfontein, Free State. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Motheo education district. For the 2025 academic year, 196 learners were enrolled, taught by 21 educators at a ratio of 9:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Ridgefield Academy 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
Ridgefield Academy 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, Ridgefield Academy reported a total enrollment of 196 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 9:1, 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
Ridgefield Academy is situated in Bloemfontein (Noordhoek), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Motheo education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mangaung, under the Mangaung local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Wilcocks, Noordhoek, Bloemfontein, 9301. For postal correspondence, use: Wilcocks 25, Noordhoek, 9301.
Curriculum & Academics
Ridgefield Academy is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ridgefield Academy was historically administered under the Independent education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Free State Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by independent and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ridgefield Academy 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
Wilcocks, Noordhoek, Bloemfontein, 9301
Bloemfontein, Free State
Postal
Wilcocks 25, Noordhoek, 9301
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
445802259
Department of Basic Education
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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.