St Thomas Residential School
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About St Thomas Residential School
A independent combined school serving the KwaZulu-Natal community in KwaZulu-Natal, St Thomas Residential School operates under the Harry Gwala education district. The school recorded 449 learners and 18 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
St Thomas Residential 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 Thomas Residential 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 Thomas Residential School reported a total enrollment of 449 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, 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 School is situated in , 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: 83 St Johns Street Kokstad 4700. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
St Thomas Residential School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by private and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at St Thomas Residential 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
500492877
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.