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Joel English Medium School

Private primary school · Willowvale, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)

In Willowvale, Joel English Medium School operates as a private primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 278 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Joel English Medium School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Joel English Medium School is a private primary school serving families in and around Willowvale. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

278
Learners
14
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Joel English Medium School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Amathole East district

Here is how Joel English Medium School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole East district.

  • Mida School teaches considerably more learners than Joel English Medium School, 1,728 compared with 278; is a private combined school, a different phase than Joel English Medium School; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joel English Medium School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,642 learners against Joel English Medium School's 278; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,629 learners against Joel English Medium School's 278; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joel English Medium School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Butterworth High School teaches considerably more learners than Joel English Medium School, 1,558 compared with 278; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joel English Medium School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Joel English Medium School, 1,145 compared with 278; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joel English Medium School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Willowvale

Zooming into Willowvale, here are 5 other schools to compare against Joel English Medium School.

  • Zwelidumile Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Joel English Medium School, 691 compared with 278; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 94.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joel English Medium School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Willowvale Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 627 learners against Joel English Medium School's 278; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joel English Medium School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Badi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 572 learners against Joel English Medium School's 278; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joel English Medium School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dumalisile Comprehensive High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 484 learners against Joel English Medium School's 278; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 76.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joel English Medium School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongintaba Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 424 learners against Joel English Medium School's 278; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Willowvale, 5040
Telephone
079 340 1479
EMIS number
200404024

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Joel English Medium School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Joel English Medium School directly, on 079 340 1479, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Joel English Medium School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Joel English Medium School the best school in Willowvale?
No matric pass rate is on record for Joel English Medium School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Willowvale besides Joel English Medium School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Willowvale, including Zwelidumile Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Joel English Medium School?
Joel English Medium School reported 278 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Joel English Medium School?
Yes. As a private school, Joel English Medium School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Joel English Medium School a public or private school?
Joel English Medium School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Joel English Medium School?
You can call 079 340 1479. It is located at Willowvale, 5040.
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