St Mary's Catholic School
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About St Mary's Catholic School
As a independent school, St Mary's Catholic School provides primary school education to learners in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district. The 2025 school year recorded 391 learners taught by 19 educators, achieving a ratio of 21:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
St Mary's Catholic School 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
St Mary's Catholic 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, St Mary's Catholic School reported a total enrollment of 391 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, 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
St Mary's Catholic School is situated in Kokstad, 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 not specified.
The school's physical address is: 107 Hope Street Kokstad Kokstad 4700. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
St Mary's Catholic School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by church and the school buildings are owned by church.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at St Mary's Catholic 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500494024
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.