Private combined school · Margate, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Margate circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about South Coast Academy, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Margate, South Coast Academy operates as a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.
In 2025, 21 matric candidates from South Coast Academy sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90.5% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 | 18 | 81.8% |
| 2024 | 29 | 28 | 96.6% |
| 2025 | 21 | 19 | 90.5% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312254.
That year, South Coast Academy offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 9 | 7 | 77.8% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 20 | 20 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 9 | 7 | 77.8% |
| Life Sciences | 8 | 7 | 87.5% |
| Business Studies | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
South Coast Academy is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact South Coast Academy directly for the current fee schedule.