Riverside Primary School
Libode, Eastern Cape 89 m
Private high school
Riverside Senior Secondary School
Ngqeleni, Nyandeni, Eastern Cape
Riverside Senior Secondary School is a private high school in Ngqeleni, Nyandeni, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 58 learners and 8 educators, about 7.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for private high schools in Eastern Cape (179 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, 90.9% of its 11 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
Matric (NSC) results
90.9% of the school's 11 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17 | 14 | 82.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 22 | 17 | 77.3% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 11 | 10 | 90.9% | 84.2% |
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 high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 58 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 7.3 (province average 14.4) Fewer learners per educator than 64% of 55 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 200501465 |
| Exam centre number | 4282045 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mbangisweni Location,corana A/A,mthatha,5099 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 531, Umtata, 5100 |
| Suburb / area | Ngqeleni |
| Town | Nyandeni |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Coastal |
| Municipality | Nyandeni Local Municipality |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Riverside Senior Secondary School
Is Riverside Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Riverside Senior Secondary School is a private high school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Riverside Senior Secondary School?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is Riverside Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
90.9% of its 11 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 82.4%, 2024 77.3%.
How many learners are at Riverside Senior Secondary School?
58 learners and 8 educators (about 7.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 64% of 55 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Riverside Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200501465. Its exam centre number is 4282045.
Where is Riverside Senior Secondary School?
Mbangisweni Location,corana A/A,mthatha,5099. It is in Ngqeleni, Nyandeni, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. Phone 073 101 0605.
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89.9% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.