Joel English Medium School
Willowvale, Eastern Cape · Amathole East
About Joel English Medium School
As a independent primary school, Joel English Medium School provides education to learners in Willowvale, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Amathole East education district. For the 2025 academic year, 278 learners were enrolled, taught by 14 educators at a ratio of 20:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Joel English Medium 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
Joel English Medium School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Joel English Medium School reported a total enrollment of 278 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, 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
Joel English Medium School is situated in Willowvale, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Amathole East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amathole District Municipality, under the Mbhashe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Willowvale, 5040. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Joel English Medium School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by private and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Joel English Medium 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
Willowvale, 5040
Willowvale, Eastern Cape
Phone
+27 79 340 1479Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200404024
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.