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Kokstad Public Primary School

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

In Bhongweni Loc, Kokstad Public Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Kokstad Public Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Bhongweni Loc. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,797
Learners
51
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Kokstad Public Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

Here is how Kokstad Public Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Harry Gwala district.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kokstad Public Primary School, 2,516 compared with 1,797; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kokstad Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kokstad Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school is a similar size to Kokstad Public Primary School, with 1,559 learners against 1,797; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kokstad Public Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School is a similar size to Kokstad Public Primary School, with 1,499 learners against 1,797; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kokstad Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kokstad Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Combined School is a similar size to Kokstad Public Primary School, with 1,419 learners against 1,797; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kokstad Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kokstad Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ixopo Village Intermediate School is a similar size to Kokstad Public Primary School, with 1,390 learners against 1,797; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kokstad Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 84.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kokstad Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Gcadinja Road, Kokstad, 4700
Postal
P.o.box 141, Kokstad, 4700
Telephone
039 727 5670
Email
sihle.mkhize@gmail.com
EMIS number
500176971

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kokstad Public 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 Public Primary School directly, on 039 727 5670 or by email at sihle.mkhize@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kokstad Public Primary School?
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 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Kokstad Public Primary School the best school in Harry Gwala?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kokstad Public 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 Public Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Kokstad Public Primary School?
Kokstad Public Primary School reported 1,797 learners and 51 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Public Primary School?
No. Kokstad Public Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Kokstad Public Primary School a public or private school?
Kokstad Public Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kokstad Public Primary School?
You can call 039 727 5670 or email sihle.mkhize@gmail.com. It is located at Gcadinja Road, Kokstad, 4700.