Riverside Senior Secondary School
Nyandeni, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal
About Riverside Senior Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Riverside Senior Secondary School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Riverside Senior Secondary 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
Riverside Senior Secondary 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, Riverside Senior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 58 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 7:1, 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 Senior Secondary School is situated in Nyandeni (Ngqeleni), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Or Tambo Coastal education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Or Tambo, under the Nyandeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Mbangisweni Location, Corana A/A, Mthatha, 5099. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 531, Umtata, 5100.
Curriculum & Academics
Riverside Senior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by private and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Riverside Senior Secondary 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
Mbangisweni Location, Corana A/A, Mthatha, 5099
Nyandeni, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 531, Umtata, 5100
Phone
+27 73 101 0605Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200501465
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.