Emmanuel Primary School
Butterworth, Eastern Cape · Amathole East
About Emmanuel Primary School
Based in Butterworth, Eastern Cape, Emmanuel Primary School is a independent combined school located in an not specified setting under the Amathole East education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 500 learners with a teaching staff of 29, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 17:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Emmanuel Primary 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
Emmanuel Primary 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, Emmanuel Primary School reported a total enrollment of 500 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, 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
Emmanuel Primary School is situated in Butterworth (Butterworth X 7), 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: 9 Boundary Lane & Bruce Lane St, Zitulele, Butterworth, 4960. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 972, Butterworth, 4960.
Curriculum & Academics
Emmanuel Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary 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 Emmanuel Primary 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
9 Boundary Lane & Bruce Lane St, Zitulele, Butterworth, 4960
Butterworth, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 972, Butterworth, 4960
Phone
+27 47 491 1141Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200300873
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.