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PARK RIDGE
PRIMARY SCHOOL
ABOUT PARK RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Welcome
Park Ridge Primary School is highly recognised as a flagship English medium school in SE6, Vanderbijlpark. The present principal is Doctor Wendy-Anne Batterbee. She is supported by the School Management Team of deputy principal Mrs Esna De Klerk, Foundation Phase HOD, Mrs. Marinda Smith, acting Intermediate and Senior HOD's Mrs. Mariska Greeff and Miss Desiree Jarvie and HOD learner support Mrs. Belinda Booysen. There are 38 teaching staff members, 5 admin and the Janitor, Mr. P. Smith, in charge of PS staff. Our school caters for Grade R upto Grade 7. There are currently more than a 1000 learners in the school. We pride ourselves in quality education. Learners and their needs are always placed first and uppermost. We value the support of a well functioning and supportive SGB who ensures the smooth running of the school and its facilities.
Our History
The school was started in 1977 mainly for the immigrants that were recruited by Iscor in the 1970's. It opened its doors with (240 something learners), in the 80's the school grew to close to 1000 learners where we still are today. In its history of 43 years there were many milestones and the school and all its stakeholders can look back on a rich history.
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