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Rydalvale Primary School
Rydalvale, KwaZulu-Natal
Rydalvale Primary School is a public primary school in Rydalvale, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 517 learners and 18 educators, about 28.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal (411 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 517 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 28.7 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 56% of 235 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500256854 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2009 Longbury Drive,phoenix,durban,4068 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 60854,phoenix,4068 |
| Town | Rydalvale |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Pinetown |
| Circuit | Phoenix Central |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500049 |
| Former department | House of Delegates(HOD) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in KwaZulu-Natal open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Rydalvale Primary School
Is Rydalvale Primary School a public or private school?
Rydalvale Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Rydalvale Primary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.
How many learners are at Rydalvale Primary School?
517 learners and 18 educators (about 28.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 56% of 235 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Rydalvale Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 500256854.
Where is Rydalvale Primary School?
2009 Longbury Drive,phoenix,durban,4068. It is in Rydalvale, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. Phone 031 507 1750.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.