Dumalisile Comprehensive High School
Willowvale, Eastern Cape · Amathole East
About Dumalisile Comprehensive High School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Dumalisile Comprehensive High School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Dumalisile Comprehensive High 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
Dumalisile Comprehensive High School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Dumalisile Comprehensive High School reported a total enrollment of 484 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Dumalisile Comprehensive High School is situated in Willowvale, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Amathole East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amathole District Municipality, under the Mbhashe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Shixini A/A, Willowvale, 5040. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 106, Willowvale, 5040.
Curriculum & Academics
Dumalisile Comprehensive High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a technical curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Dumalisile Comprehensive High 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
Shixini A/A, Willowvale, 5040
Willowvale, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 106, Willowvale, 5040
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200300875
Department of Basic Education
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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.