Fort Malan Primary School
Willowvale, Eastern Cape 175 m
Public high school
Fort Malan Senior Secondary School
Willowvale, Fort Malan, Eastern Cape
Fort Malan Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Willowvale, Fort Malan, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 583 learners and 22 educators, about 26.5 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 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. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 86.2% of its 116 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
86.2% of the school's 116 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 136 | 107 | 78.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 99 | 92 | 92.9% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 116 | 100 | 86.2% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 583 |
| Educators (2025) | 22 |
| Learners per educator | 26.5 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 70% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200300100 |
| Exam centre number | 4301024 |
Address and location
| Street address | Fort Malan A/A,willowvale,5040 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 73594, Fort Malan, 5013 |
| Suburb / area | Willowvale |
| Town | Fort Malan |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole East |
| Municipality | Mbhashe Local Municipality |
| Former department | Transkei |
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 Fort Malan Senior Secondary School
Is Fort Malan Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Fort Malan Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Fort Malan Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Fort Malan Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
86.2% of its 116 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 78.7%, 2024 92.9%.
How many learners are at Fort Malan Senior Secondary School?
583 learners and 22 educators (about 26.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 70% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Fort Malan Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200300100. Its exam centre number is 4301024.
Where is Fort Malan Senior Secondary School?
Fort Malan A/A,willowvale,5040. It is in Willowvale, Fort Malan, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. Phone 083 765 8260.
Schools near Fort Malan Senior Secondary School
Nokatana Primary School
Willowvale, Idutywa, Eastern Cape 1.5 km
Laza Makhaka Junior Secondary School
Idutywa, Eastern Cape 2.8 km
Mnandi Junior Secondary School
Willowvale, Idutywa, Eastern Cape 3.9 km
Tywaka Junior Secondary School
Willowvale, Eastern Cape 4.0 km
Sicam Senior Primary School
Willowvale, Eastern Cape 4.1 km
Mfezane Junior Secondary School
Willowvale, Idutywa, Eastern Cape 5.1 km
Qakazana Junior Secondary School
Willowvale, Idutywa, Eastern Cape 5.5 km
Jongisizwe Senior Primary School
Idutywa, Eastern Cape 6.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.