Ridgeway College Secondary School
Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe West
About Ridgeway College Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ridgeway College Secondary School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Ridgeway College Secondary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Ridgeway College Secondary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Ridgeway College Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 630 learners with a teaching staff of 37 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ridgeway College Secondary School is situated in Makhado (Makhado), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Vhembe West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Vhembe District Municipality, under the Makhado local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Leeu Street; Louis Trichardt. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1705; Louis Trichardt.
Curriculum & Academics
Ridgeway College Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ridgeway College Secondary School 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Leeu Street; Louis Trichardt
Makhado, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 1705; Louis Trichardt
Phone
+27 15 161 0210Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
993304305
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.