Cophela Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Cophela Primary School
Cophela Primary School provides primary school education as a public school in Behind Vusushaba Store, KwaZulu-Natal. The school is administered under the Ugu education district. In 2025, the school reported 678 learners and 20 educators, resulting in a ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Cophela Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Cophela Primary 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
Cophela Primary 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, Cophela Primary School reported a total enrollment of 678 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Cophela Primary School is situated in Behind Vusushaba Store, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Dweshula circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Vusushaba, Oshabeni Portshepstone, 4240. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 45181, Portshepstone, 4240.
Curriculum & Academics
Cophela Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Cophela Primary School was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal 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 Cophela Primary 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
Vusushaba, Oshabeni Portshepstone, 4240
Postal
P.o. Box 45181, Portshepstone, 4240
Phone
+27 39 322 0022Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500118067
Department of Basic Education
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.