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Willow Park Junior Secondary School
Willow Park, East London, Eastern Cape
Willow Park Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Willow Park, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 740 learners and 23 educators, about 32.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in Eastern Cape (436 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-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 type | Public combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 740 |
| Educators (2025) | 23 |
| Learners per educator | 32.2 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 5% of 22 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200903 |
| Exam centre number | 518212 |
Address and location
| Street address | Willow Avenue,willow Park,east London,5208 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 5095, Greenfields, East London, 5208 |
| Suburb / area | Willow Park |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
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 Willow Park Junior Secondary School
Is Willow Park Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Willow Park Junior Secondary School is a public combined school.
Does Willow Park Junior Secondary 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 4 school.
How many learners are at Willow Park Junior Secondary School?
740 learners and 23 educators (about 32.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 5% of 22 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Willow Park Junior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200903. Its exam centre number is 518212.
Where is Willow Park Junior Secondary School?
Willow Avenue,willow Park,east London,5208. It is in Willow Park, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 736 1220.
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