Shakaskraal Primary School
Shakaskraal, KwaZulu-Natal 206 m
Public high school
North Coast Agricultural College
Shakaskraal, KwaZulu-Natal
North Coast Agricultural College is a public high school in Shakaskraal, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ilembe education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 631 learners and 26 educators, about 24.3 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. In the 2025 matric exams, 84.3% of its 108 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
84.3% of the school's 108 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 77 | 64 | 83.1% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 71 | 65 | 91.5% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 108 | 91 | 84.3% | 90.6% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 631 |
| Educators (2025) | 26 |
| Learners per educator | 24.3 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 81% of 118 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500261220 |
| Exam centre number | 5413122 |
Address and location
| Street address | School Road,nkobongo,shakaskraal,4430 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 157,shakaskraal,4430 |
| Town | Shakaskraal |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Ilembe |
| Circuit | Umhlali |
| Municipality | KwaDukuza Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52902028 |
| Former department | House of Delegates(HOD) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in KwaZulu-Natal open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about North Coast Agricultural College
Is North Coast Agricultural College a public or private school?
North Coast Agricultural College is a public high school.
Does North Coast Agricultural College charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.
What is North Coast Agricultural College's matric pass rate?
84.3% of its 108 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 83.1%, 2024 91.5%.
How many learners are at North Coast Agricultural College?
631 learners and 26 educators (about 24.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 81% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of North Coast Agricultural College?
Its EMIS number is 500261220. Its exam centre number is 5413122.
Where is North Coast Agricultural College?
School Road,nkobongo,shakaskraal,4430. It is in Shakaskraal, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ilembe education district. Phone 032 947 1639.
Schools near North Coast Agricultural College
Dinuphozo Primary School
KwaDukuza, KwaZulu-Natal 643 m
Shakaskraaal Sa Primary School
Shakaskraal, KwaZulu-Natal 1.1 km
Guzana Secondary School
Shakaskraal, KwaZulu-Natal 1.4 km
95.7% matric 2025Umhlali Preparatory School
Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal 3.1 km
Destiny Life Academy School
Umhlali, KwaZulu-Natal 4.0 km
Radha Roopsingh Primary School
Etete, KwaZulu-Natal 4.4 km
Sizani Combined Primary School
Foxhill, KwaZulu-Natal 4.6 km
Tinley Manor Primary School
Velani Township, KwaZulu-Natal 4.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.