Curro Burgundy
Burgundy Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape 397 m
Private combined school
Riverside College
Burgundy Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape
Riverside College is a private combined school in Burgundy Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 200 learners and 18 educators, about 11.1 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for private combined schools in Western Cape (304 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, all 13 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 13 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18 | 18 | 100.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 11 | 11 | 100.0% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 13 | 13 | 100.0% | 88.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Private combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 200 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 11.1 (province average 11.5) Fewer learners per educator than 47% of 57 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 103008281 |
| Exam centre number | 1002289 |
Address and location
| Street address | 6 Carmine Drive Burgundy Estate Milnerton 7441 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 721 Edgemead Unknown 7404 |
| Suburb / area | Burgundy Estate |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100001 |
| Former department | Wce |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Riverside College
Is Riverside College a public or private school?
Riverside College is a private combined school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Riverside College?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is Riverside College's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 13 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Riverside College?
200 learners and 18 educators (about 11.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 47% of 57 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Riverside College?
Its EMIS number is 103008281. Its exam centre number is 1002289.
Where is Riverside College?
6 Carmine Drive Burgundy Estate Milnerton 7441. It is in Burgundy Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 802 2001.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.