About
Shayamoya Area Secondary School is a public high school in Kokstad, in the Harry Gwala District of KwaZulu-Natal. We teach Grades 8 to 12 towards the National Senior Certificate, with around 2,516 learners and 78 educators. As a no-fee school, we open the door to every learner in our community. Our matric pass rate reached 90.2% in 2025, up from 88.9% in 2024.
Public secondary school in Kokstad
Shayamoya Area Secondary School is a public, no-fee high school at 5033 Nkosi Albert Luthuli Drive, Kokstad. It falls under the Harry Gwala Education District and the Greater Kokstad Local Municipality, and has served the community for many years, appearing in Department of Basic Education records since at least 2020. EMIS number 500448588; examination centre 5313211.
A large school where every learner counts
Around 2,516 learners and 78 educators — roughly 32 learners per educator across the school. Grades 8 to 12.
“Welcome to Shayamoya. Our school is large, but every learner matters here. We want each young person to learn, grow and succeed — in the classroom and beyond.”
Mr Mkhize · Principal
Would you like to meet us? Request an appointment and the school office will confirm a time with you.
