North Coast Agricultural College
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About North Coast Agricultural College
North Coast Agricultural College (EMIS 500261220) serves the Shakaskraal community as a public secondary school in KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Ilembe education district. The 2025 school year recorded 631 learners taught by 26 educators, achieving a ratio of 24:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
North Coast Agricultural College is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
North Coast Agricultural College is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
North Coast Agricultural College 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, North Coast Agricultural College reported a total enrollment of 631 learners with a teaching staff of 26 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
North Coast Agricultural College is situated in Shakaskraal, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Umhlali circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Kwadukuza Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: School Road, Nkobongo, Shakaskraal, 4430. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 157, Shakaskraal, 4430.
Curriculum & Academics
North Coast Agricultural College is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
North Coast Agricultural College was historically administered under the House Of Delegates(hod) education department. The House of Delegates administered education for Indian learners during the Apartheid era. 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 North Coast Agricultural College 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
School Road, Nkobongo, Shakaskraal, 4430
Postal
P.o. Box 157, Shakaskraal, 4430
Phone
+27 32 947 1639Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500261220
Department of Basic Education
Related Schools
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.