Riverview was provisionally accredited by Umalusi. Umalusi is the government body which assesses and evaluates all Independent Schools in South Africa. If a school is accredited by Umalusi, that school has attained the required stringent standards set by the Education Department and is accepted as a provider school of quality education.

Independent Education is an International publication which focusses on Independent Education in South Africa. Riverview Prep was chosen to be the feature school for the winter edition because of its unique farming aspect, its renowned maths and its strong value system.