RIVERWOOD ADMISSIONS
Thank you for considering Riverwood College for your child’s education. Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make — and we’re honoured that you are exploring Riverwood as a home for your child’s learning journey.
At Riverwood, we nurture learners from Grade 1 through Grade 12 with a values-driven, balanced programme designed to unlock each child’s full potential academically, socially, and personally. Our goal is to help every learner grow into a confident, compassionate, and capable young adult, ready to thrive in a diverse and ever-changing world.
Become Part of the Riverwood Family
SCHOOL FEES 2025
The school fees for 2025, excluding the acceptance deposit, are made up as follows:
| Grade 1 – 3 | R30 470 per annum |
| Grade 4 – 6 | R31 020 per annum |
| Grade 7 | R31 515 per annum |
| Grade 8 – 9 | R44 000 per annum |
| Grade 10 – 12 | R44 990 per annum |
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications for Grade 1 (2026):
Open from 1 February 2025 – 31 March 2025.Applications for Grades 1 – 11:
May be submitted at any time during the year.
Please note: Our school is usually at full capacity at the start of the year.
Mid-year admissions can only be considered if a space becomes available.
To apply, please complete and submit the online application form for the year of entry. Incomplete applications cannot be processed.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
To complete the online application, please have the following ready:
Proof of residence (e.g., utility bill or municipal letter)
Learner’s most recent school report
One recent ID photograph of the learner
Certified copy of the learner’s birth certificate
Copies of both biological parent(s)/guardian(s) ID documents
If a parent is deceased, a copy of the death certificate
If a parent’s details are not available, an affidavit explaining why
School fee statement from the learner’s previous school
Copy of medical aid card
FEES & DEPOSITS
No application fee is payable.
Upon acceptance:
A non-refundable acceptance deposit is required.
For boarders: a tuition boarding deposit and admission fee per learner are also payable.
We encourage all families to apply to more than one high school, as there is a limit to the number of learners we can accommodate each year.
Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive an email notification confirming whether your child has been provisionally accepted.
Provisionally accepted learners and their parents will be invited to attend an interview at the school in the second term.
