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South Coast Academy
Margate, KwaZulu-Natal
South Coast Academy is a private combined school in Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ugu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 364 learners and 21 educators, about 17.3 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for private combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal (380 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, 90.5% of its 21 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
Matric (NSC) results
90.5% of the school's 21 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 | 18 | 81.8% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 29 | 28 | 96.6% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 21 | 19 | 90.5% | 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 | Private combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 364 |
| Educators (2025) | 21 |
| Learners per educator | 17.3 (province average 12.2) Fewer learners per educator than 16% of 103 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 500342472 |
| Exam centre number | 5312254 |
Address and location
| Street address | Izotsha,ramsgate,4285 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 371,ramsgate,4285 |
| Town | Margate |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Ugu |
| Circuit | Margate |
| Municipality | Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52106002 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about South Coast Academy
Is South Coast Academy a public or private school?
South Coast Academy is a private combined school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at South Coast Academy?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is South Coast Academy's matric pass rate?
90.5% of its 21 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 81.8%, 2024 96.6%.
How many learners are at South Coast Academy?
364 learners and 21 educators (about 17.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 16% of 103 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of South Coast Academy?
Its EMIS number is 500342472. Its exam centre number is 5312254.
Where is South Coast Academy?
Izotsha,ramsgate,4285. It is in Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ugu education district. Phone 039 312 0162.
Schools near South Coast Academy
Dlukulwane Primary School
Ward 9, KwaZulu-Natal 2.4 km
Tiny Tots Pre-Primary School
Margate, KwaZulu-Natal 2.5 km
Margate Primary School
Margate Beach, KwaZulu-Natal 2.5 km
Hibiscus Primary School
Margate, KwaZulu-Natal 2.8 km
Mlonde High School
Mvutshini, KwaZulu-Natal 4.0 km
93.3% matric 2025Bashise Primary School
Port Shepstone Nu, KwaZulu-Natal 4.2 km
Nositha Primary School
Oatlands Farm, KwaZulu-Natal 5.0 km
Mthombothi Primary School
Kwaxolo Area, KwaZulu-Natal 5.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.