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The Ridge Preparatory School
Westcliff, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The Ridge Preparatory School is a private primary school in Westcliff, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 469 learners and 58 educators, about 8.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private primary schools in Gauteng (248 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
School facts
| School type | Private primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 469 |
| Educators (2025) | 58 |
| Learners per educator | 8.1 (province average 16) Fewer learners per educator than 80% of 355 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700131664 |
Address and location
| Street address | 26, Woolston Road, Westcliff, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | X10 Parkview 2122 |
| Suburb / area | Westcliff |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg North |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800087 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about The Ridge Preparatory School
Is The Ridge Preparatory School a public or private school?
The Ridge Preparatory School is a private primary school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at The Ridge Preparatory School?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
How many learners are at The Ridge Preparatory School?
469 learners and 58 educators (about 8.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 80% of 355 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of The Ridge Preparatory School?
Its EMIS number is 700131664.
Where is The Ridge Preparatory School?
26, Woolston Road, Westcliff, Johannesburg. It is in Westcliff, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. Phone 011 481 5800.
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