Riverside College
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North
About Riverside College
In the rural area of City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, Riverside College operates as a independent combined school within the Metro North education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 200 learners with a teaching staff of 18, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 11:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Riverside College is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Riverside College 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
Riverside College 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Riverside College reported a total enrollment of 200 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 11:1, 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
Riverside College is situated in City Of Cape Town (Burgundy Estate), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro North education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Cape Town, under the City Of Cape Town local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 6 Carmine Drive Burgundy Estate Milnerton 7441. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 721 Edgemead Unknown 7404.
Curriculum & Academics
Riverside College is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Riverside College was historically administered under the Wce education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Riverside College 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
6 Carmine Drive Burgundy Estate Milnerton 7441
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 721 Edgemead Unknown 7404
Phone
+27 21 802 2001Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
103008281
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.