Copesville Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Copesville Secondary School
With EMIS number 500342731, Copesville Secondary School is a public secondary school located in Copesville, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Umgungundlovu district. The 2025 academic year saw 1412 enrolled learners instructed by 44 educators, resulting in a ratio of 32:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Copesville Secondary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Copesville Secondary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Copesville Secondary 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, Copesville Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,412 learners with a teaching staff of 44 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Copesville Secondary School is situated in Copesville, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Swayimane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the The Msunduzi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 150 Satin Spar Drive, Copesveill, Copesville, 3201. For postal correspondence, use: Post Office, Pietermaritzburg, 3201.
Curriculum & Academics
Copesville Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Copesville Secondary School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Copesville Secondary 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
150 Satin Spar Drive, Copesveill, Copesville, 3201
Postal
Post Office, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Phone
+27 72 142 6708Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500342731
Department of Basic Education
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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.