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Shayamoya Area Secondary School

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

Shayamoya Area Secondary School is a public secondary school in Kokstad. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 90.2%.

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

Located in Kokstad, Shayamoya Area Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

2,516
Learners
78
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Shayamoya Area Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 418 matric candidates from Shayamoya Area Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90.2% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202336032189.2%
202442237588.9%
202541837790.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5313211.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Shayamoya Area Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 99.3%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1189378.8%
Mathematical Literacy30422774.7%
Physical Sciences1046259.6%
Life Sciences10410298.1%
Accounting363288.9%
Business Studies31921467.1%
Economics363186.1%
Geography38632283.4%
History27725491.7%
English First Additional Language42342099.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

5 other schools in Harry Gwala district, for comparison against Shayamoya Area Secondary School.

  • Kokstad Public Primary School is a similar size to Shayamoya Area Secondary School, with 1,797 learners against 2,516; is a public primary school, a different phase than Shayamoya Area Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school teaches fewer learners than Shayamoya Area Secondary School, 1,559 compared with 2,516; is a public combined school, a different phase than Shayamoya Area Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School teaches fewer learners than Shayamoya Area Secondary School, 1,499 compared with 2,516; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.4% against Shayamoya Area Secondary School's 90.2%.
  • Little Flower Combined School teaches fewer learners than Shayamoya Area Secondary School, 1,419 compared with 2,516; is a public combined school, a different phase than Shayamoya Area Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Shayamoya Area Secondary School's 90.2%.
  • Ixopo Village Intermediate School teaches fewer learners than Shayamoya Area Secondary School, 1,390 compared with 2,516; is a public combined school, a different phase than Shayamoya Area Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.5% against Shayamoya Area Secondary School's 90.2%.
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
5033 Nkosi Albert Luthuli Drive Kokstad Kokstad 4700
Telephone
073 105 0369
EMIS number
500448588

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Shayamoya Area Secondary 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 Shayamoya Area Secondary School directly, on 073 105 0369, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Shayamoya Area Secondary 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 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Shayamoya Area Secondary School the best school in Harry Gwala?
On the numbers that are published, Shayamoya Area Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.2% 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 Shayamoya Area Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Shayamoya Area Secondary School?
Shayamoya Area Secondary School reported 2,516 learners and 78 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Shayamoya Area Secondary School?
No. Shayamoya Area Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Shayamoya Area Secondary School's matric results like?
Shayamoya Area Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 89.2% since 2023.
Is Shayamoya Area Secondary School a public or private school?
Shayamoya Area Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Shayamoya Area Secondary School?
You can call 073 105 0369. It is located at 5033 Nkosi Albert Luthuli Drive Kokstad Kokstad 4700.