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Riverside Private School

Namibia, Swakopmund

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 300
Type Co-educational
Opened 2019
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge International AS Levels
Taught languages Afrikaans, German
Strengths Sport, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Riverside Private School Swakopmund is an English-medium private school in Swakopmund, Namibia, offering a complete academic journey from Grade 0 through Grade 12. The curriculum combines the Namibian National Curriculum with Cambridge International Assessment Education, culminating in the Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level for international recognition. Juniors begin with English First Language, Afrikaans Second Language, Mathematics, Life Skills, Environmental Studies, Handwriting, Physical Education, and Chess, building a solid foundation for later study. From Junior Primary to Senior Secondary, learners study languages, mathematics, science, and social studies, with German Foreign Language introduced in later years. The campus features classrooms, concert spaces, and science fair venues, plus sports fields for athletics, soccer, hockey, swimming, karate, and chess as a sport for younger students. Since 2022 Riverside has offered Grade 0 to 12, emphasising well-rounded growth, student wellbeing, and active engagement through concerts, science fairs, and learner leadership opportunities. Prepares learners for meaningful futures.

The Essentials

Riverside Private School has 300 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Dr Kuaima Riruaka Avenue, Swakopmund, Namibia. The school is located in Swakopmund, a coastal town in the Erongo Region. The contact details are office@rps.edu.na and +264 64 463 421.

Stages
Grade 0 through Grade 12.

Type
The school is private and English-medium.

Country affiliation
Namibia.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are required. Grade 0 wear normal clothes. Grades 1–3 wear a school tracksuit, a white school shirt (long or short sleeves), a bottle-green jersey and pullover, grey long or short pants, grey socks, black shoes, and a bottle-green windbreaker. Grades 4–7 wear similar items with a bottle-green windbreaker; Grades 8–11 wear a white shirt (long or short sleeve), bottle-green blazer, school tie, black jersey and pullover, black pants, and black socks (girls may wear a checked skirt). The blazer/jersey and windbreaker are available from Aletta's Uniform and Sportswear on Sam Nujoma Ave; the school tie can be ordered from the school at the start of the year; other items may be bought from retail shops.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a Board. The Chair Person is Mr. Kenneth Angula; the Principal is Mr. Ernest Olivier; the Secretary is Mrs. Lorna Doëses.
Fees
Application fees
- The school requires completion of a formal application for enrolment. The published application form does not list a monetary application fee on the form itself.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The full tuition schedule for the 2027 academic year (tuition amounts by year group and per-term options) is published as the school's official fee schedule. The fee schedule document could not be retrieved for extraction, so exact per-term and per-year numeric amounts cannot be provided here.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- A formal billing schedule and the school's payment terms are set out in the school's official fee schedule document. That schedule contains the specific invoicing dates, deadlines, and any discounts or penalties; the schedule itself was not accessible for extraction, so the specific billing dates and payment-term language are not available here.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- No boarding or hostel fees are stated in the enrolment and admissions materials available for Riverside Private School. The school's admissions documentation and public pages indicate the standard enrolment process and do not describe boarding provisions; therefore no boarding fees apply based on the available public material.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, books, levies, extras)
- Uniform requirements are published and list which uniform items apply to each year group. Some uniform items (for example school tie and certain branded garments) can be ordered through the school; the uniform document does not include item prices. Any separate charges such as book rental, development levies, activity or subject fees are documented in the school's official fee schedule but those monetary amounts could not be retrieved.

Refund information
- Refund, cancellation, and withdrawal / notice terms are specified in the school's fee schedule and admissions terms. The specific refund policy language and any applicable pro‑rata refunds or forfeiture conditions are set out in that fee schedule document but the text could not be extracted.

Fee payment options
- The school's public contact pages list the school office email and telephone for fee and account enquiries; the fee schedule document contains the specific accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, debit order or card) and banking details. Those payment-method details were not accessible from the downloadable fee schedule at the time of extraction. Contact details for the school office are provided below.

Important operational notes (procedural facts parents need to know)
- Parents are required to complete and submit the school's application form and to supply supporting documents listed on that form (birth certificate, previous school report, IDs, proof of residence, photographs, and where applicable study or residence permits). The application form includes a section for the person responsible for settlement of accounts and requests credit references.
- Certain branded uniform items are available to order through the school; other uniform components may be procured from retail vendors. The uniform lists differ by grade bands (e.g., Grade 1–3, Grade 4–7, Grade 8–11).

Contact for fee, billing and payment enquiries
- Riverside Private School, Swakopmund — telephone: +264 64 463 421; email: office@rps.edu.na. Use these contacts for direct requests for the full numeric fee schedule, invoicing dates, payment methods, banking details, refunds policy, and any printed fee schedule.

Summary of retrieval and gaps
- The school's Admissions page lists a downloadable "School Fees 2027" fee schedule, but the downloadable fee schedule file could not be opened for content extraction. The available public documents that were retrieved and examined include the application form (which lists required paperwork and account-responsible fields) and the uniform list (which lists items and which items the school supplies/order). Because the official numeric fee schedule itself was not accessible for extraction, exact monetary amounts per application, per term and per year group, specific billing dates, payment-method instructions, refund terms, and any boarding tariffs (if applicable) are not included above.
Academics

Riverside Private School teaches Cambridge International AS Levels.

Curriculum
The school follows the Namibian National Curriculum, derived from Cambridge International Assessment Education, and culminates in the Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level. The academic journey runs from Junior Primary (Grade 0-3) to Middle School (Grade 4-7), Junior Secondary (Grade 8-9), Senior Secondary (Grade 10-11), and Advanced Subsidiary Level (Grade 12). Riverside Private School is an English-medium school. Junior Primary subjects include English First Language, Afrikaans Second Language, Mathematics, Life Skills, Environmental Studies, Handwriting, Physical Education, and Chess.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a Learner Representative Council (LRC) that represents student interests and fosters a positive school environment. The LRC is elected by learners and teachers and collaborates with staff to organize events and promote engagement, helping to build an inclusive community.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learning Support is available.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is English-medium. German and Afrikaans are taught as subjects, and English is offered as a first language or second language in various grades.

Mental Wellbeing
Counselors are on staff to support learners, and staff work to create a safe, welcoming and supportive environment.

Safeguarding
The school provides a safe environment with staff support and a focus on inclusivity.
Parent Experience

History
Riverside Private School Swakopmund was formerly known as the Swakopmund School of Excellence. It opened to the public in January 2019 after being registered as a high school with the Namibian Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture. Since 2022, Riverside has offered a complete academic journey from Grade 0 through Grade 12. The programme follows the Namibian National Curriculum, derived from and moderated by Cambridge International Assessment Education, culminating in the Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level, a qualification recognised internationally as a gateway to tertiary education.

Community
Riverside Private School Swakopmund maintains a vibrant events calendar, including school concerts, fundraisers, science fairs, and sports events such as athletics and team tournaments. These activities foster talent, unity, and joy, making Riverside a thriving community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Riverside Private School Swakopmund is an English-medium school devoted to holistic, student-centered learning. The school serves more than 300 learners who thrive academically, socially, and personally. Classrooms, spaces for concerts, and venues for science fairs form part of the school's learning life, supported by sports fields. From Grade 0 through Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS) Grade 12, Riverside provides a complete academic journey. The campus is located in Swakopmund, Namibia.

Sports Facilities
Athletics are organized through inter-house and inter-schools events at the start of each term. Chess is offered as a sporting discipline for learners in grades 1–7. Netball is available for girls aged 13–17, with participation in club and league tournaments. Other sport activities include soccer, hockey, swimming, and karate through clubs. The school emphasizes holistic learning through sport as part of its broader activities.

Academic Facilities
The Namibian National Curriculum, derived from Cambridge International Assessment Education, guides Riverside's programs and culminates in the Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level. Riverside has offered a complete academic journey from Grade 0 through Grade 12 since 2022. The school is English-medium. Junior Primary subjects include English First Language, Afrikaans Second Language, Mathematics, Life Skills, Environmental Studies, Handwriting, Physical Education, and Chess. Senior Primary continues with English and Afrikaans, adds German Foreign Language, Mathematics, Social Studies, Natural Science and Health Education, and Chess.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Athletics are a core part of the extracurricular program with inter-house and inter-schools competition. Chess is a non-promotional sport for learners from Grades 1–7. Netball is available for girls aged 13–17, with participation in club and league tournaments. Other sport activities include soccer, hockey, swimming, and karate through clubs. The school also hosts events such as concerts and science fairs as part of life and culture.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers science projects and workshops led by guest subject specialists. Mock examinations are conducted in the Senior Secondary phase. Science fairs are part of academic competitions. Chess is available as a cognitive activity in Junior Primary and Senior Primary.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers student life experiences through school concerts, fundraisers, and science fairs. Student life emphasizes growth, discovery, and connection, balancing academics with extra curricular activities. The Learner Representative Council coordinates events and represents student interests. Upcoming events include the Big Walk 2026 on the calendar.

Leadership & Professional
The Learner Representative Council represents student interests and collaborates with staff. It is elected by learners and teachers and organizes events to promote engagement. The LRC includes Elvano van der Merwe as Chairperson and Candle Somses as Vice Chairperson. Other LRC members include Gary Langer, Aidan Wilhelm, Ernst Doeseb, Ziaad Martin, and Heinrich Ochurub.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school offers athletics and inter house and inter schools competitions. Netball is offered to girls aged 13–17. Other sport activities include soccer, hockey, swimming, and karate through clubs. Chess is a sporting discipline.
Languages

Language Provision
The school is English-medium. English is listed as 1st Language / 2nd Language for learners in some grades. Afrikaans and German are taught as languages; German is offered as a Foreign Language for Grades 4–6. Afrikaans appears in multiple staff profiles as a subject taught alongside English.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Access admissions documents. The admissions materials include School Fees 2027, the Application Form, School Uniform, Calendar 2026, and Parent Information. These documents provide key information to plan and begin the admissions process. 2. Explore and contact. Prospective families are invited to explore the school's information and contact the school with any questions. The school also invites visits for a tour. These steps support families in evaluating the fit of Riverside Private School. 3. Application form and admissions environment. The Application Form is available for download to commence the admissions process. The school emphasizes a safe and nurturing environment where students can excel academically and socially. Prospective families can reach out using the contact details provided for inquiries. 4. Location and language. Location and contact information are provided: Dr Kuaima Riruaka Avenue, Swakopmund; +264 64 463 421; office@rps.edu.na. The school is English-medium. The school operates in Namibia.
School Events
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