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Rivermead Preparatory School

PrimaryIndependent EMIS: 500400932

Harry Gwala, HARRY GWALA, KwaZulu-Natal

120
Learners
11:1
L:E Ratio
—
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Rivermead Preparatory School?

Rivermead Preparatory School is an independent primary school in Harry Gwala, within the HARRY GWALA education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a small school with 120 enrolled learners and 11 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 11:1. EMIS classifies the location as to be updated.

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

Independent school

Privately-run with its own fee structure, curriculum flexibility, and admission policies. Registered with the Department of Education.

Small school

This school has 120 enrolled learners.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Rivermead Preparatory 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 77%

(Independent Primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

What other schools are near Rivermead Preparatory School?

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

St Thomas Residential School
CombinedIndependent
449 learners 18 educators 25:1
Lower L:E ratio than 5%
Harry Gwala · 0.3km away
Power of Love Primary School
PrimaryIndependent
231 learners 13 educators 18:1
Lower L:E ratio than 31%
Harry Gwala · 0.6km away
Kokstad Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
1,303 learners 39 educators 33:1
Lower L:E ratio than 51%
Harry Gwala · 0.7km away
Terrie Ann Bridging School
PrimaryIndependent
181 learners 9 educators 20:1
Lower L:E ratio than 19%
Kokstad · 0.7km away
St Patricks College
CombinedIndependent

Data not available

Harry Gwala · 0.8km away

Which schools are similar to Rivermead Preparatory School?

Primary schools in Harry Gwala with a similar quintile.

Ixopo Montessori Primary School
PrimaryIndependent
48 learners 3 educators 16:1
Lower L:E ratio than 42%
Harry Gwala
Indawana Educational Institute
PrimaryIndependent
223 learners 10 educators 22:1
Lower L:E ratio than 8%
Harry Gwala
Power of Love Primary School
PrimaryIndependent
231 learners 13 educators 18:1
Lower L:E ratio than 31%
Harry Gwala
Zuzimfundo Primary School
PrimaryPublic
284 learners 6 educators 47:1
Too few similar schools for a reliable comparison
Harry Gwala
Goodman Primary School
PrimaryIndependent
180 learners 9 educators 20:1
Lower L:E ratio than 21%
Harry Gwala

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54 St Johns Street Kokstad 4700
0823757117
principal@rivermead.co.za
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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.