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Kokstad Primary School

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

Kokstad Primary School is a public primary school based in Harry Gwala district. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Kokstad Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Harry Gwala district, Kokstad Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,303
Learners
39
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Kokstad Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

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

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,516 learners against Kokstad Primary School's 1,303; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kokstad Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kokstad Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School is a similar size to Kokstad Primary School, with 1,797 learners against 1,303, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school sits in roughly the same size range as Kokstad Primary School, at 1,559 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kokstad Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School sits in roughly the same size range as Kokstad Primary School, at 1,499 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kokstad Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kokstad Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Kokstad Primary School, at 1,419 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kokstad Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kokstad Primary 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
2 Millstream Road, Kokstad, 4700
Postal
P.o.box 198, Kokstad, 4700
Telephone
039 727 3238
Email
principal@kokstadprimary.co.za
EMIS number
500177008

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kokstad Primary 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 Primary School directly, on 039 727 3238 or by email at principal@kokstadprimary.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kokstad Primary 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 Primary School the best school in Harry Gwala?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kokstad Primary 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 Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Kokstad Primary School?
Kokstad Primary School reported 1,303 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Primary School?
No. Kokstad Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Kokstad Primary School a public or private school?
Kokstad Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kokstad Primary School?
You can call 039 727 3238 or email principal@kokstadprimary.co.za. It is located at 2 Millstream Road, Kokstad, 4700.