Risidale Primary School

Johannesburg, Gauteng ยท Johannesburg North

Public Primary School Q5

About Risidale Primary School

As a public primary school, Risidale Primary School provides education to learners in Johannesburg, Gauteng. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Johannesburg North education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1061 learners were enrolled, taught by 35 educators at a ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Risidale 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

Risidale 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

Risidale 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, Risidale Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,061 learners with a teaching staff of 35 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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

Risidale Primary School is situated in Johannesburg (Johannesburg), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg North education district, specifically within the 3 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: 1, San Michele Avenue, Risidale, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X10 Roosevelt Park 2129.

Curriculum & Academics

Risidale Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Risidale 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 Risidale 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

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Address

1, San Michele Avenue, Risidale, Johannesburg

Johannesburg, Gauteng

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Postal

Private Bag X10 Roosevelt Park 2129

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 1,061
Educators 35

Learner:Educator Ratio

30:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictJohannesburg North

EMIS Number

700151365

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.