Ridgevale Primary School
Roodepoort, Gauteng · Johannesburg West
About Ridgevale Primary School
Ridgevale Primary School (EMIS: 700250985) is a public primary school situated in Roodepoort, Gauteng and managed by the Johannesburg West education district. The 2025 academic year saw 1253 enrolled learners instructed by 45 educators, resulting in a ratio of 28:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ridgevale 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
Ridgevale 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
Ridgevale Primary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Ridgevale Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,253 learners with a teaching staff of 45 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Ridgevale Primary School is situated in Roodepoort (Roodepoort), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg West education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, under the City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 111, Wilde Amandel Avenue, Roodekrans, Roodepoort. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2095 Wilro Park 1735.
Curriculum & Academics
Ridgevale Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ridgevale 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 Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ridgevale 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
111, Wilde Amandel Avenue, Roodekrans, Roodepoort
Roodepoort, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 2095 Wilro Park 1735
Phone
+27 11 764 2918Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700250985
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.