Riversbend Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Riversbend Primary School
Based in Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal, Riversbend Primary School is a public primary school located in an rural setting under the Uthukela education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 16 learners with a teaching staff of 3, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 5:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Riversbend Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Riversbend 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
Riversbend 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, Riversbend Primary School reported a total enrollment of 16 learners with a teaching staff of 3 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 5:1, 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
Riversbend Primary School is situated in Estcourt, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Wembezi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Kems Road, Wembezi, Escourt, 3310. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 107, Estcourt, 3310.
Curriculum & Academics
Riversbend Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Riversbend Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Riversbend 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
Kems Road, Wembezi, Escourt, 3310
Postal
P.o. Box 107, Estcourt, 3310
Phone
+27 76 408 2919Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500256003
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.