Hoërskool De Vos Malan
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About Hoërskool De Vos Malan
Hoërskool De Vos Malan functions as a public combined school in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, falling within the Buffalo City education district. The school recorded 814 learners and 35 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hoërskool De Vos Malan is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Hoërskool De Vos Malan 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
Hoërskool De Vos Malan 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, Hoërskool De Vos Malan reported a total enrollment of 814 learners with a teaching staff of 35 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, 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
Hoërskool De Vos Malan is situated in King Williams Town (King William's Town), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Buffalo City education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Buffalo City, under the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Lonsdale Street, King Williams Town, 5600. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 11 5600.
Curriculum & Academics
Hoërskool De Vos Malan is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hoërskool De Vos Malan was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) 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 Hoërskool De Vos Malan 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
Lonsdale Street, King Williams Town, 5600
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 11 5600
Phone
+27 43 642 3957Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200252
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.