Bethel College
Butterworth, Eastern Cape · Amathole East
About Bethel College
A independent institution, Bethel College functions as a combined school located in Butterworth, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Amathole East education district. For the 2025 academic year, 184 learners were enrolled, taught by 18 educators at a ratio of 10:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Bethel College 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
Bethel College 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, Bethel College reported a total enrollment of 184 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 10:1, 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
Bethel College is situated in Butterworth (Msobomvu), 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 Mnquma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 40 Centane Road, Butterworth, 4960. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag X 3095, Butterworth, 4960.
Curriculum & Academics
Bethel College is classified as an ordinary school school offering a agricultural curriculum within the combined 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 Bethel College 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
40 Centane Road, Butterworth, 4960
Butterworth, Eastern Cape
Postal
P/bag X 3095, Butterworth, 4960
Phone
+27 47 491 7015Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200300869
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.