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South Coast Academy

Private combined school · Margate, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Margate circuit)

South Coast Academy is a private combined school based in Margate. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 90.5%.

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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.

364
Learners
21
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023221881.8%
2024292896.6%
2025211990.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312254.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics9777.8%
Mathematical Literacy2020100.0%
Physical Sciences9777.8%
Life Sciences8787.5%
Business Studies2121100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ugu district

5 other schools in Ugu district, for comparison against South Coast Academy.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than South Coast Academy, 1,710 compared with 364; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School teaches considerably more learners than South Coast Academy, 1,673 compared with 364; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against South Coast Academy's 90.5%.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than South Coast Academy, 1,612 compared with 364; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against South Coast Academy's 90.5%.
  • Luthuli High School teaches considerably more learners than South Coast Academy, 1,592 compared with 364; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.6% against South Coast Academy's 90.5%.
  • Ntaba Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,550 learners against South Coast Academy's 364; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Izotsha, Ramsgate, 4285
Postal
P.o.box 371, Ramsgate, 4285
Telephone
039 312 0162
Website
southcoastacademy.co.za
Email
sca2@lantic.net
EMIS number
500342472

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at South Coast Academy?
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 South Coast Academy directly, on 039 312 0162 or by email at sca3@lantic.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to South Coast Academy?
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is South Coast Academy the best school in Ugu?
On the numbers that are published, South Coast Academy's matric pass rate of 90.5% is lower than NOMBUSO HIGH SCHOOL's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ugu besides South Coast Academy?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at South Coast Academy?
South Coast Academy reported 364 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 South Coast Academy?
Yes. As a private school, South Coast Academy sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are South Coast Academy's matric results like?
South Coast Academy's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.5%, in 2025. That's up from 81.8% in 2023.
Is South Coast Academy a public or private school?
South Coast Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact South Coast Academy?
You can call 039 312 0162 or email sca3@lantic.net. It is located at Izotsha, Ramsgate, 4285.