St. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About St. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad
Registered under EMIS 500498834, St. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad serves as a independent secondary school in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal. The 2025 academic year saw 256 enrolled learners instructed by 13 educators, resulting in a ratio of 20:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
St. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad 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. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad 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. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad reported a total enrollment of 256 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, 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. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad 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: Portion 2 Tiger Kloof Kokstad Kokstad 4700. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
St. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by farm and the school buildings are owned by farm.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at St. Thomas Residential College - Kokstad 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
500498834
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.