Butterworth High School
Butterworth, Eastern Cape · Amathole East
About Butterworth High School
Located in Butterworth within Eastern Cape, Butterworth High School is a public combined school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Amathole East education district. In 2025, the school reported 1558 learners and 51 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Butterworth High School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
Butterworth 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
Butterworth 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, Butterworth High School reported a total enrollment of 1,558 learners with a teaching staff of 51 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Butterworth High School is situated in Butterworth, 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 urban.
The school's physical address is: Cnr. Umtata, Academy Street, Butterworth, 4960. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X3016, Butterworth, 4960.
Curriculum & Academics
Butterworth High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Butterworth High School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Butterworth 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
Cnr. Umtata, Academy Street, Butterworth, 4960
Butterworth, Eastern Cape
Postal
Private Bag X3016, Butterworth, 4960
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200300741
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.