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St. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad

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

St. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad is a private secondary school based in Kokstad. It currently teaches around 256 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about St. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Kokstad, St. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad operates as a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

256
Learners
13
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

St. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad 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 St. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

5 other schools in Harry Gwala district, for comparison against St. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,516 learners against St. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad's 256; 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. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against St. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad's 256; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,559 learners against St. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad's 256; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School teaches considerably more learners than St. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad, 1,499 compared with 256; 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. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,419 learners against St. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad's 256; 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. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
Portion 2 Tiger Kloof Kokstad Kokstad 4700
Telephone
039 727 2138
Email
st.thomas.school83@gmail.com
EMIS number
500498834

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad?
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. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad directly, on 039 727 2138 or by email at st.thomas.school83@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad?
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 St. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad the best school in Harry Gwala?
No matric pass rate is on record for St. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad 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. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at St. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad?
St. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad reported 256 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad?
Yes. As a private school, St. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad 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 St. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for St. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad.
Is St. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad a public or private school?
St. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact St. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad?
You can call 039 727 2138 or email st.thomas.school83@gmail.com. It is located at Portion 2 Tiger Kloof Kokstad Kokstad 4700.