Cophetsheni Primary School

Cophetsheni Primary School is a public primary school in Ngidini Dam, Kabokweni, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 699 learners and 19 educators, about 36.8 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in Mpumalanga (624 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption.

School facts

School type	Public primary school
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Specialisation	Primary Subjects
Sector	Public
Quintile	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Learners (2025)	699
Educators (2025)	19
Learners per educator	36.8 (province average 32.9)
EMIS number	800002246

Address and location

Street address	Stand No 1590b, Kabokweni, Kabokweni, 1245
Postal address	Po Box 522 Kabokweni 1245
Suburb / area	Ngidini Dam
Town	Kabokweni
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Ehlanzeni
Municipality	Mbombela Local Municipality
Ward	33

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Mpumalanga open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.