Cosmoore Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Cosmoore Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Cosmoore 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, Cosmoore 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
Cosmoore 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, Cosmoore Primary School reported a total enrollment of 169 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, 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
Cosmoore Primary School is situated in Umlaas Road, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Mkhambathi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the Mkhambathini Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Ingomankulu Road, Umlaas Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3730. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 14, Umlaas Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3730.
Curriculum & Academics
Cosmoore Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Cosmoore Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Cosmoore 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
Ingomankulu Road, Umlaas Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3730
Postal
P.o. Box 14, Umlaas Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3730
Phone
+27 79 823 5659Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500118289
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.