Hoërskool Riverside
Douglas, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (pxl)
About Hoërskool Riverside
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hoërskool Riverside is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Hoërskool Riverside is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Hoërskool Riverside operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Hoërskool Riverside reported a total enrollment of 548 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Hoërskool Riverside is situated in Douglas (Null), within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Pixley Ka Seme (pxl) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Pixley Ka Seme District Municipality, under the Siyancuma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as null.
The school's physical address is: Troupand Street, Breipaal, Douglas, 8730. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 624 Douglas 8730.
Curriculum & Academics
Hoërskool Riverside is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the intermediate school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by doe northern cape and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Hoërskool Riverside are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Troupand Street, Breipaal, Douglas, 8730
Douglas, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 624 Douglas 8730
Phone
+27 53 298 4849Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300025301
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.