Lurwayizo Primary School
Willowvale, Eastern Cape 907 m
Public high school
Lurwayizo Senior Secondary School
Dwesa A/A, Willowvale, Eastern Cape
Lurwayizo Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Dwesa A/A, Willowvale, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 166 learners and 8 educators, about 20.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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, 77.8% of its 9 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
77.8% of the school's 9 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16 | 8 | 50.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 9 | 9 | 100.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 9 | 7 | 77.8% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 166 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 20.8 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 93% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200300850 |
| Exam centre number | 4301042 |
Address and location
| Street address | Lurwayizo A/A,willowvale,willowvale,5040 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 820, Willowvale, 5040 |
| Suburb / area | Dwesa A/A |
| Town | Willowvale |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole East |
| Municipality | Mbhashe Local 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 Lurwayizo Senior Secondary School
Is Lurwayizo Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Lurwayizo Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Lurwayizo Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Lurwayizo Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
77.8% of its 9 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 50.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Lurwayizo Senior Secondary School?
166 learners and 8 educators (about 20.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 93% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Lurwayizo Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200300850. Its exam centre number is 4301042.
Where is Lurwayizo Senior Secondary School?
Lurwayizo A/A,willowvale,willowvale,5040. It is in Dwesa A/A, Willowvale, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. Phone 072 827 3573.
Schools near Lurwayizo Senior Secondary School
Mendwana Junior Primary School
Willowvale, Eastern Cape 1.5 km
Ngoma Primary School
Willowvale, Idutywa, Eastern Cape 1.8 km
Ngubenyati Senior Primary School
Elliotdale, Eastern Cape 3.4 km
Mampondweni Junior Primary School
Willowvale, Eastern Cape 3.9 km
Mendu Primary School
Willowvale, Eastern Cape 5.0 km
Nkonjane Junior Secondary School
Willowvale, Idutywa, Eastern Cape 5.3 km
Hobeni Junior Secondary School
Elliotdale, Eastern Cape 5.9 km
Nkintshana Senior Primary School
Elliotdale, Eastern Cape 6.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.