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St Mary's Catholic School

Private primary school · Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Greater Kokstad circuit)

In Kokstad, St Mary's Catholic School operates as a private primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 391 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about St Mary's Catholic School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

St Mary's Catholic School is a private primary school serving families in and around Kokstad. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

391
Learners
19
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, St Mary's Catholic School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

5 other schools in Harry Gwala district, for comparison against St Mary's Catholic School.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Mary's Catholic School, 2,516 compared with 391; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Mary's Catholic School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Mary's Catholic School, 1,797 compared with 391; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school teaches considerably more learners than St Mary's Catholic School, 1,559 compared with 391; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,499 learners against St Mary's Catholic School's 391; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Mary's Catholic School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Combined School teaches considerably more learners than St Mary's Catholic School, 1,419 compared with 391; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Mary's Catholic 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
107 Hope Street Kokstad Kokstad 4700
Telephone
039 727 2550
Email
stmary@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500494024

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Mary's Catholic 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 St Mary's Catholic School directly, on 039 727 2550 or by email at stmary@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Mary's Catholic 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 St Mary's Catholic School the best school in Harry Gwala?
No matric pass rate is on record for St Mary's Catholic School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Harry Gwala besides St Mary's Catholic School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at St Mary's Catholic School?
St Mary's Catholic School reported 391 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 St Mary's Catholic School?
Yes. As a private school, St Mary's Catholic School 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.
Is St Mary's Catholic School a public or private school?
St Mary's Catholic School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact St Mary's Catholic School?
You can call 039 727 2550 or email stmary@telkomsa.net. It is located at 107 Hope Street Kokstad Kokstad 4700.