Rietberg Primary School
Kirkwood, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman
About Rietberg Primary School
With EMIS number 200100652, Rietberg Primary School is a public primary school located in Kirkwood, Eastern Cape, operating within the Sarah Baartman district. The 2025 academic year saw 900 enrolled learners instructed by 27 educators, resulting in a ratio of 33:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Rietberg Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Rietberg Primary School 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
Rietberg Primary 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, Rietberg Primary School reported a total enrollment of 900 learners with a teaching staff of 27 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Rietberg Primary School is situated in Kirkwood (Sonop Street), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Sarah Baartman education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cacadu District Municipality, under the Sundays River Valley Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Corner Of Shand And Sonop Street, Town Area, Kirkwood, 6120. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 196, Kirkwood, 6120.
Curriculum & Academics
Rietberg Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Rietberg Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Rietberg Primary 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Corner Of Shand And Sonop Street, Town Area, Kirkwood, 6120
Kirkwood, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 196, Kirkwood, 6120
Phone
+27 42 230 0524Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100652
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.