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Kokstad College

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Greater Kokstad circuit)

In Harry Gwala district, Kokstad College operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 98.9% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Kokstad College: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Kokstad College is a public secondary school serving families in and around Harry Gwala district. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

522
Learners
28
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Kokstad College sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Kokstad College for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 88 matric candidates from Kokstad College sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.9% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023868295.3%
20241049692.3%
2025888798.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5313203.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kokstad College reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics453680.0%
Mathematical Literacy5959100.0%
Physical Sciences272488.9%
Life Sciences756181.3%
Accounting292896.6%
Business Studies574986.0%
Geography706998.6%
History1515100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

5 other schools in Harry Gwala district, for comparison against Kokstad College.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kokstad College, 2,516 compared with 522; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.2% against Kokstad College's 98.9%.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kokstad College, 1,797 compared with 522; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kokstad College; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school teaches considerably more learners than Kokstad College, 1,559 compared with 522; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kokstad College; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,499 learners against Kokstad College's 522; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.4% against Kokstad College's 98.9%.
  • Little Flower Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Kokstad College, 1,419 compared with 522; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kokstad College; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Kokstad College's 98.9%).
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
The Avenue Street, Kokstad, 4700
Postal
P.o.box 78, Kokstad, 4700
Telephone
039 727 2187
Website
kokstadcollege.co.za
Email
principal@kokstadcolleg.co.za
EMIS number
500176897

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kokstad College?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Kokstad College directly, on 039 727 2187 or by email at principal@kokstadcolleg.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kokstad College?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Kokstad College the best school in Harry Gwala?
On the numbers that are published, Kokstad College's matric pass rate of 98.9% is lower than LITTLE FLOWER COMBINED SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Harry Gwala besides Kokstad College?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Kokstad College?
Kokstad College reported 522 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Kokstad College?
Yes, Kokstad College is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Kokstad College's matric results like?
Kokstad College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.9%, in 2025. That's up from 95.3% in 2023.
Is Kokstad College a public or private school?
Kokstad College is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kokstad College?
You can call 039 727 2187 or email principal@kokstadcolleg.co.za. It is located at The Avenue Street, Kokstad, 4700.