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Kokstad Junior School

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

Kokstad Junior School is a public primary school in Harry Gwala district. The school's roll stands at roughly 469 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Kokstad Junior School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Harry Gwala district, Kokstad Junior School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

469
Learners
25
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Kokstad Junior School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Kokstad Junior School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Harry Gwala district with Kokstad Junior School.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,516 learners against Kokstad Junior School's 469; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kokstad Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kokstad Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against Kokstad Junior School's 469, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,559 learners against Kokstad Junior School's 469; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kokstad Junior School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School teaches considerably more learners than Kokstad Junior School, 1,499 compared with 469; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kokstad Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kokstad Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,419 learners against Kokstad Junior School's 469; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kokstad Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kokstad Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Wylde Road, Kokstad, 4700
Postal
P.o.box 169, Kokstad, 4700
Telephone
039 727 2150
Email
reception@kjs.org.za
EMIS number
500176934

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kokstad Junior School?
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 Junior School directly, on 039 727 2150 or by email at reception@kjs.org.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kokstad Junior School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Kokstad Junior School the best school in Harry Gwala?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kokstad Junior School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Harry Gwala besides Kokstad Junior School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Kokstad Junior School?
Kokstad Junior School reported 469 learners and 25 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 Junior School?
Yes, Kokstad Junior School 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.
Is Kokstad Junior School a public or private school?
Kokstad Junior School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kokstad Junior School?
You can call 039 727 2150 or email reception@kjs.org.za. It is located at Wylde Road, Kokstad, 4700.