Van Riebeeck Park Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Van Riebeeck Park Primary School
Van Riebeeck Park Primary School (EMIS: 500290931) is a public primary school situated in Wentworth, KwaZulu-Natal and managed by the Umlazi education district. The 2025 academic year saw 643 enrolled learners instructed by 23 educators, resulting in a ratio of 28:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Van Riebeeck Park 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
Van Riebeeck Park 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
Van Riebeeck Park 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, Van Riebeeck Park Primary School reported a total enrollment of 643 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Van Riebeeck Park Primary School is situated in Wentworth, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Kwakangela circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 62 School Road, Wentworth, Durban, 4036. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 21733, Wentworth, 4036.
Curriculum & Academics
Van Riebeeck Park Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Van Riebeeck Park 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 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 Van Riebeeck Park 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
Address
62 School Road, Wentworth, Durban, 4036
Postal
P.o. Box 21733, Wentworth, 4036
Phone
+27 31 467 2386Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500290931
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.