Ramra Primary School
Willowvale, Eastern Cape 262 m
Public high school
L M Malgas Senior Secondary School
Willowvale, Eastern Cape
L M Malgas Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Willowvale, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 124 learners and 7 educators, about 17.7 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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, 70.6% of its 17 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
70.6% of the school's 17 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19 | 14 | 73.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 19 | 13 | 68.4% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 17 | 12 | 70.6% | 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) | 124 |
| Educators (2025) | 7 |
| Learners per educator | 17.7 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 92% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200300202 |
| Exam centre number | 4301041 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ramra A/A,willowvale,5040 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 256, Idutywa, 5000 |
| Town | Willowvale |
| 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 L M Malgas Senior Secondary School
Is L M Malgas Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
L M Malgas Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does L M Malgas 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 L M Malgas Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
70.6% of its 17 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 73.7%, 2024 68.4%.
How many learners are at L M Malgas Senior Secondary School?
124 learners and 7 educators (about 17.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 92% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of L M Malgas Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200300202. Its exam centre number is 4301041.
Where is L M Malgas Senior Secondary School?
Ramra A/A,willowvale,5040. It is in Willowvale, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. Phone 083 687 0466.
Schools near L M Malgas Senior Secondary School
Madakana Junior Secondary School
Willowvale, Idutywa, Eastern Cape 2.4 km
Lusungulo Primary School
Willowvale, Eastern Cape 3.0 km
Mndundu Junior Secondary School
Willowvale, Eastern Cape 4.0 km
Gotyibeni Junior Primary School
Willowvale, Idutywa, Eastern Cape 4.5 km
Manqoba Junior Secondary School
Willowvale, Eastern Cape 4.6 km
Mtshazi Senior Primary School
Willowvale, Idutywa, Eastern Cape 5.1 km
Sicam Senior Primary School
Willowvale, Eastern Cape 5.7 km
Fort Bowker Junior Primary School
Willowvale, Eastern Cape 6.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.