Nomgwadla Primary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 263 m
Public high school
Dumalisile Senior Secondary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape
Dumalisile Senior Secondary School is a public high school in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 151 learners and 8 educators, about 18.9 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 86.7% of its 15 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
86.7% of the school's 15 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | 6 | 85.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 14 | 13 | 92.9% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 15 | 13 | 86.7% | 84.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 151 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 18.9 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 95% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200983 |
| Exam centre number | 4321019 |
Address and location
| Street address | Nomgwadla Village,king Willams Town,5600 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 406, King Williams Town, 5600 |
| Town | King Williams Town |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | New Education Department |
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 Dumalisile Senior Secondary School
Is Dumalisile Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Dumalisile Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Dumalisile Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Dumalisile Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
86.7% of its 15 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 85.7%, 2024 92.9%.
How many learners are at Dumalisile Senior Secondary School?
151 learners and 8 educators (about 18.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 95% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Dumalisile Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200983. Its exam centre number is 4321019.
Where is Dumalisile Senior Secondary School?
Nomgwadla Village,king Willams Town,5600. It is in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district.
Schools near Dumalisile Senior Secondary School
Mzintshane Junior Secondary School
King Wm's Town, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 1.6 km
Zabalaza Junior Primary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 1.8 km
Dimbaza Central Secondary School
Dimbaza, Eastern Cape 1.9 km
75.0% matric 2025Ezikweni Junior Primary School
Pirie, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 2.1 km
Kuyasa Senior Secondary School
Dimbaza, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 2.3 km
79.2% matric 2025Archie Velile Senior Secondary School
Dimbaza, Eastern Cape 2.3 km
81.7% matric 2025Masikhanyise Primary School
Dimbaza, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 2.3 km
Metele Primary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 2.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.