Aliwal North High School
Aliwal North, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi
About Aliwal North High School
Aliwal North High School provides secondary school education as a public school in Aliwal North, Eastern Cape. The school is administered under the Joe Gqabi education district. In 2025, the school reported 546 learners and 29 educators, resulting in a ratio of 19:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Aliwal North High School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Aliwal North High School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Aliwal North High School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Aliwal North High School reported a total enrollment of 546 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Aliwal North High School is situated in Aliwal North, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Joe Gqabi education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Joe Gqabi, under the Walter Sisulu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Somerset Street, Aliwal North, 9750. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 214, Aliwal North, 9750.
Curriculum & Academics
Aliwal North High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Aliwal North High School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Aliwal North High School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Somerset Street, Aliwal North, 9750
Aliwal North, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 214, Aliwal North, 9750
Phone
+27 51 633 2073Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600012
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.