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St Thomas Residential School

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

St Thomas Residential School is a private combined school in Harry Gwala district. The school's roll stands at roughly 449 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of St Thomas Residential School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Harry Gwala district, St Thomas Residential School is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

449
Learners
18
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

St Thomas Residential School 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 School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Harry Gwala district with St Thomas Residential School.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,516 learners against St Thomas Residential School's 449; 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 School 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 School's 449; 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 School's 449; 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 School, 1,499 compared with 449; 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 School 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 School's 449; 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 School 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
83 St Johns Street Kokstad 4700
Telephone
039 727 2138
Website
strstvm.org
Email
strstvm@gmail.com
EMIS number
500492877

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Thomas Residential 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 Thomas Residential School directly, on 039 727 2138 or by email at st.thomas.school183@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Thomas Residential 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is St Thomas Residential School the best school in Harry Gwala?
No matric pass rate is on record for St Thomas Residential 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 Thomas Residential School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at St Thomas Residential School?
St Thomas Residential School reported 449 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 School?
Yes. As a private school, St Thomas Residential 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.
What are St Thomas Residential School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for St Thomas Residential School.
Is St Thomas Residential School a public or private school?
St Thomas Residential School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact St Thomas Residential School?
You can call 039 727 2138 or email st.thomas.school183@gmail.com. It is located at 83 St Johns Street Kokstad 4700.