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Richardia Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 500255263

Arboretum, KING CETSHWAYO, KwaZulu-Natal

977
Learners
21:1
L:E Ratio
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Richardia Primary School?

Richardia Primary School is a public primary school in Arboretum, within the KING CETSHWAYO education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 977 enrolled learners and 46 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1. It is classified as Quintile 5 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 5 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Richardia Primary School?

Learner-educator ratio relative to schools in the same quintile and phase. This includes all staff classified as educators (teachers, HODs, principals) — actual class sizes may differ.

Lower L:E ratio than 62%

(Q5 Primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

What other schools are near Richardia Primary School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Rock of Christ Christian School
CombinedIndependent
218 learners 10 educators 22:1
Lower L:E ratio than 8%
Arboretum · 0.4km away
Primere Skool Arboretum Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,286 learners 58 educators 22:1
Lower L:E ratio than 58%
Arboretum · 1km away
John Ross College
SecondaryPublicQ5
923 learners 43 educators 22:1
Lower L:E ratio than 57%
Richards Bay · 1.1km away
Global Christain Academy
PrimaryIndependent
124 learners 9 educators 14:1
Lower L:E ratio than 58%
Arboretum · 1.3km away
Hoërskool Richardsbaai
SecondaryPublicQ5
997 learners 55 educators 18:1
Lower L:E ratio than 73%
Arboretum · 1.4km away

Which schools are similar to Richardia Primary School?

Primary schools in Arboretum with a similar quintile (Q5).

Primere Skool Arboretum Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,286 learners 58 educators 22:1
Lower L:E ratio than 58%
Arboretum

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37 VIA RICHARDIA,ARBORETUM,RICHARDS BAY,3900

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School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.