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Public primary school
Ophathe Primary School
Muden, KwaZulu-Natal
Ophathe Primary School is a public primary school in Muden, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umzinyathi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 586 learners and 17 educators, about 34.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal (411 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 586 |
| Educators (2025) | 17 |
| Learners per educator | 34.5 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 28% of 1113 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500244052 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ophathe Mission,muden,greytown,3251 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 47,muden,3251 |
| Town | Muden |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umzinyathi |
| Circuit | Umdlovana |
| Municipality | Umvoti Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52405008 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in KwaZulu-Natal 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.
Questions about Ophathe Primary School
Is Ophathe Primary School a public or private school?
Ophathe Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Ophathe Primary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
How many learners are at Ophathe Primary School?
586 learners and 17 educators (about 34.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 28% of 1113 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Ophathe Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 500244052.
Where is Ophathe Primary School?
Ophathe Mission,muden,greytown,3251. It is in Muden, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umzinyathi education district. Phone 076 830 6784.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.