Riviersonderend Hoﾋrskool
Riviersonderend, Western Cape · Overberg
About Riviersonderend Hoﾋrskool
Located in Riviersonderend within Western Cape, Riviersonderend Hoﾋrskool is a public combined school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Overberg education district. In 2025, the school reported 611 learners and 21 educators, resulting in a ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Riviersonderend Hoﾋrskool is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Riviersonderend Hoﾋrskool 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
Riviersonderend Hoﾋrskool 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, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Riviersonderend Hoﾋrskool reported a total enrollment of 611 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Riviersonderend Hoﾋrskool is situated in Riviersonderend (Riviersonderend), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Overberg education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Overberg, under the Theewaterskloof local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Voortrekkerweg 22 Riviersonderend 7250. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 9 Riviersonderend Unknown 7250.
Curriculum & Academics
Riviersonderend Hoﾋrskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Riviersonderend Hoﾋrskool was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) 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 Riviersonderend Hoﾋrskool 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
Voortrekkerweg 22 Riviersonderend 7250
Riviersonderend, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 9 Riviersonderend Unknown 7250
Phone
+27 28 261 1215Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
114312243
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.