Sophie Phewa Cp School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Sophie Phewa Cp School
With EMIS number 500273911, Sophie Phewa Cp School is a public primary school located in Isipingo Road, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Umlazi district. The 2025 academic year saw 562 enrolled learners instructed by 23 educators, resulting in a ratio of 24:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sophie Phewa Cp 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, Sophie Phewa Cp 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
Sophie Phewa Cp 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, Sophie Phewa Cp School reported a total enrollment of 562 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Sophie Phewa Cp School is situated in Isipingo Road, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Folweni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Zwelisha Store, Ezwelisha, Isiphingo, 4100. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 725, Adamsmission, 4100.
Curriculum & Academics
Sophie Phewa Cp School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sophie Phewa Cp 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 Sophie Phewa Cp 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
Zwelisha Store, Ezwelisha, Isiphingo, 4100
Postal
P.o. Box 725, Adamsmission, 4100
Phone
+27 31 905 4750Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500273911
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.