Kokstad Public Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About Kokstad Public Primary School
Kokstad Public Primary School (EMIS 500176971) serves the Bhongweni Loc community as a public primary school in KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1797 learners taught by 51 educators, achieving a ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kokstad Public Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Kokstad Public Primary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Kokstad Public Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Kokstad Public Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,797 learners with a teaching staff of 51 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Kokstad Public Primary School is situated in Bhongweni Loc, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district, specifically within the Greater Kokstad circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Harry Gwala, under the Greater Kokstad Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Gcadinja Road, Kokstad, 4700. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 141, Kokstad, 4700.
Curriculum & Academics
Kokstad Public Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Kokstad Public Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Kokstad Public Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Gcadinja Road, Kokstad, 4700
Postal
P.o. Box 141, Kokstad, 4700
Phone
+27 39 727 5670Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500176971
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.