Voorwaarts Primﾊre Skool
Riversdale, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Voorwaarts Primﾊre Skool
Serving the Riversdale community in Western Cape, Voorwaarts Primﾊre Skool operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Eden And Central Kar education district. In 2025, the school reported 968 learners and 27 educators, resulting in a ratio of 36:1. 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
Voorwaarts Primﾊre Skool 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, Voorwaarts Primﾊre Skool 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
Voorwaarts Primﾊre Skool 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, Voorwaarts Primﾊre Skool reported a total enrollment of 968 learners with a teaching staff of 27 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Voorwaarts Primﾊre Skool is situated in Riversdale (Riversdale), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the Hessequa local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Olieslagerstraat 1 Riversdale 6670. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 238 Riversdal Unknown 6670.
Curriculum & Academics
Voorwaarts Primﾊre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Voorwaarts Primﾊre Skool was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Voorwaarts Primﾊre Skool 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
Olieslagerstraat 1 Riversdale 6670
Riversdale, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 238 Riversdal Unknown 6670
Phone
+27 28 713 1695Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
121350214
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.