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North Coast Agricultural College

Public secondary school · Shakaskraal, KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe district (Umhlali circuit)

North Coast Agricultural College is a public secondary school based in Shakaskraal. Its most recent matric class posted a 84.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about North Coast Agricultural College, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Shakaskraal, North Coast Agricultural College operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

631
Learners
26
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

North Coast Agricultural College is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 North Coast Agricultural College specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 108 learners from North Coast Agricultural College who wrote matric in 2025, 84.3% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023776483.1%
2024716591.5%
20251089184.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5413122.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, North Coast Agricultural College offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics191157.9%
Mathematical Literacy545194.4%
Physical Sciences171376.5%
Life Sciences342985.3%
Business Studies363288.9%
Geography686798.5%
History1111100.0%
English First Additional Language1818100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ilembe district

Here is how North Coast Agricultural College compares with 5 other schools listed under Ilembe district.

  • Groutville Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,690 learners against North Coast Agricultural College's 631; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against North Coast Agricultural College's 84.3%.
  • Dr B. W. Vilakazi Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,889 learners against North Coast Agricultural College's 631; is a public primary school, a different phase than North Coast Agricultural College; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thembeni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than North Coast Agricultural College, 1,796 compared with 631; is a public primary school, a different phase than North Coast Agricultural College; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than North Coast Agricultural College, 1,793 compared with 631; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.6% against North Coast Agricultural College's 84.3%.
  • Mashiyamahle H/. School teaches considerably more learners than North Coast Agricultural College, 1,599 compared with 631; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against North Coast Agricultural College's 84.3%.
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 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
School Road, Nkobongo, Shakaskraal, 4430
Postal
P.o.box 157, Shakaskraal, 4430
Telephone
032 947 1639
Email
ncagri@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500261220

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at North Coast Agricultural 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 North Coast Agricultural College directly, on 032 947 1639 or by email at ncagri@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to North Coast Agricultural College?
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 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is North Coast Agricultural College the best school in Ilembe?
On the numbers that are published, North Coast Agricultural College's matric pass rate of 84.3% is lower than GROUTVILLE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ilembe besides North Coast Agricultural College?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ilembe.
How big are the classes at North Coast Agricultural College?
North Coast Agricultural College reported 631 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 North Coast Agricultural College?
Yes, North Coast Agricultural 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 North Coast Agricultural College's matric results like?
North Coast Agricultural College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 83.1% since 2023.
Is North Coast Agricultural College a public or private school?
North Coast Agricultural College is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact North Coast Agricultural College?
You can call 032 947 1639 or email ncagri@telkomsa.net. It is located at School Road, Nkobongo, Shakaskraal, 4430.