Public primary school

Dale College Boys' Primary School

King Williams Town, Eastern Cape

Dale College Boys' Primary School is a public primary school in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 639 learners and 35 educators, about 18.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Eastern Cape (244 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the 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. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SectorPublic
Quintile5 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)639
Educators (2025)35
Learners per educator18.3 (province average 28)
Fewer learners per educator than 70% of 66 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number200200104

Address and location

Street addressAlbert Road,king Williams Town,king Willams Town,5600
Postal addressP O Box 180, King William's Town, 5600
TownKing Williams Town
ProvinceEastern Cape
Education districtBuffalo City
MunicipalityBuffalo City Metropolitan Municipality
Former departmentDepartment of Education & Training(DET)

Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape 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 Dale College Boys' Primary School

Is Dale College Boys' Primary School a public or private school?

Dale College Boys' Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Dale College Boys' Primary School charge school fees?

It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.

How many learners are at Dale College Boys' Primary School?

639 learners and 35 educators (about 18.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 70% of 66 similar schools in Eastern Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Dale College Boys' Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 200200104.

Where is Dale College Boys' Primary School?

Albert Road,king Williams Town,king Willams Town,5600. It is in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 642 2013.

Schools near Dale College Boys' Primary School

St Thomas Private School

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100.0% matric 2025

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Teleios Christian School

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Hoërskool de Vos Malan

King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 563 m

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94.6% matric 2025

814 learners043 642 3957

Iqonce Secondary School

King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 1.1 km

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57.8% matric 2025

279 learners072 840 5447

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.