Welcome to
Crawford International North Coast College
At Crawford International North Coast College, we don’t just teach – we inspire. With personalised teaching and a globally recognised curriculum, we’re shaping tomorrow’s leaders. Our beautiful co-ed school is set in an idyllic, safe and secure, private campus just a short drive from either Ballito or uMhlanga. With amazing teachers, exciting extracurriculars and cutting-edge AI support, our students are ready to excel in everything from Maths to public speaking.
Individual room, termly boarding promoting independence and community is also available on our campus, subject to availability. Our boarding ensures privacy and tranquillity, while our campus offers safety and serenity. Located just 10 minutes from Durban’s King Shaka International Airport, we are conveniently situated for both local and international students flying into Kwa-Zulu-Natal.
Academics
Crawford International High Schools prepare students for responsible adulthood and future leadership. We offer a broad and flexible range of subject choices, with timetables structured to accommodate individual subject combinations, where possible.
Grade 12 students write the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) examination as their final matric examination.
Our Signature Programmes
At Crawford International North Coast College, our programmes extend learning beyond the classroom. Each initiative is designed to develop confident, compassionate and future-ready young adults.
Crawford Leadership Programme
Leadership is rooted in character, influence and daily choices. Students grow as confident, values-driven leaders across academics, sport, culture and service.
Crawford CARES
Service is embedded in our culture. Through outreach initiatives and meaningful acts of kindness, students develop empathy, responsibility and a strong sense of community.
WESSA Eco-Schools
As Eco-Schools, we champion environmental responsibility and sustainability. Students lead initiatives in waste reduction, campus stewardship and community heritage.
MAP International Benchmarking
MAP assessments measure individual growth in literacy, numeracy and critical thinking. Adaptive testing supports personalised learning while providing international benchmarking standards.
ADvLEARN Digital Learning Platform
ADvLEARN connects students, teachers and parents in one integrated digital environment. Learners access lessons, assignments and feedback anytime, fostering independence, organisation and collaboration beyond the classroom
The Crawford Founding Principles
At Crawford North Coast College, our approach is intentional, personal and future-focused. Every decision, every structure and every opportunity is designed to prepare students not just for Matric, but for life.
Individuality First
Every student is known and valued. We nurture confidence, character and personal growth in an environment where individuality is celebrated.
A Culture of Respect
Mutual respect, dignity and accountability form the foundation of our school community. Clear expectations create a safe, focused space for learning.
Designed for Matric Success
Our academic journey is carefully structured from Grade 8 through to Grade 12, ensuring steady progression and purposeful preparation for IEB success.
Academic Flexibility
Senior students may select an eight-subject timetable as a standard offering, with structured after-hours support for additional subjects where required.
Personalised Career Guidance
Our counselling team provides expert guidance on subject selection, career direction and tertiary applications, ensuring each student has a clear path forward.
Global Pathways
Students aspiring to study abroad receive specialist support with international university applications, broadening their opportunities beyond South Africa.
Exceptional Teachers
Our passionate teachers are subject specialists, mentors, and lifelong learners. Small classes ensure individual attention, while teachers continually refine their practice to deliver a future-focused, high-quality education.
Developing Leadership, Character and Lifelong Skills
Academic excellence is essential, but not enough on its own. Crawford focuses on developing:
- Organisation, time management and independent study skills
- Curiosity, critical and creative thinking and confident communication
- Collaboration, respect and cultural awareness
- Resilience, wellbeing and digital responsibility
- A spirit of service and engagement beyond the classroom
Our combination of exceptional teaching, flexible academics, character development, rich co-curricular life, and a deeply caring culture is distinctive.
Sports, Arts & Culture
We motivate our students to try new pursuits by offering a variety of opportunities within and beyond the classroom. By exposing students to a variety of activities, students learn essential life skills such as team play, leadership and sportsmanship.
The following sports and cultural activities are also included in our school fees:
Sports Activities
- Action Netball
- Archery
- Athletics*
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Chess
- Cricket
- Equestrian*
- Girls’ Soccer
- Golf*
- Hockey (indoor and outdoor)
- Karate*
- Netball
- Obstacle Course Racing
- Rugby 7s
- Soccer
- Squash
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Cultural & Academic Activities
- Choir
- Dance Sports Schools League (DSSL)
- Music Lessons (Instrumental)*
- Music Lessons (Voice)*
- Photography Club
- School Production
Additional Activities
- ADVLEARN – Online Learning Platform
- Camps and Excursions*
- Career Guidance
- Community Service (Interact)
- Counselling
- Inter-Crawford Sports Festival*
- International Benchmarking (MAP,IEB, IBTs)
- Leadership Programme*
- Mentorship
Facilities
Termly Boarding
Our termly boarding offers students a balanced environment of academic focus, comfort and security. All boarders enjoy the privacy of their own individual room, creating space for rest, study and personal time.
Situated on KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast, our campus provides a safe and structured setting for students in Grades 6 to 12. Located just 10 minutes from King Shaka International Airport, the school is easily accessible for both local and international families.
Dedicated Arts Studios
The media centre provides freely available resources in a relaxed and multi-disciplinary setting, including access to computers, printing facilities, and a vast digital library.
EGD and IT Labs
Our labs are equipped with the latest up-to-date IT equipment and are used for formal computer education where students learn how to code in Java and Python and how to utilise Auto-CAD and RIVET.
Media Centre
Our school boasts dedicated Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts Studios along with two performance spaces. The College has both an amphitheater as well as a main stage complete with sound, lighting, tiered audience seating and backstage areas, for larger productions.
Our Fees
Crawford International North Coast College provides an all-inclusive offering* to give our students every opportunity to develop holistically. Fees include access to support services, career guidance, leadership opportunities, professional photographs as well as a digital yearbook.
Please see our fee structure below.
