First Step Montessori Butterworth
Eastern Cape · Amathole East
About First Step Montessori Butterworth
First Step Montessori Butterworth (EMIS 200300882) serves the Eastern Cape community as a independent combined school in Eastern Cape. The school falls under the Amathole East education district. The 2025 school year recorded 456 learners taught by 14 educators, achieving a ratio of 33:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
First Step Montessori Butterworth 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
First Step Montessori Butterworth 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, First Step Montessori Butterworth reported a total enrollment of 456 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
First Step Montessori Butterworth is situated in , 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: No.34 Carnegie Street, Extension 2, Butterworth, Eastern Cape, 4960. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2, Extension 2, 4960.
Curriculum & Academics
First Step Montessori Butterworth 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 First Step Montessori Butterworth 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
No.34 Carnegie Street, Extension 2, Butterworth, Eastern Cape, 4960
Postal
P.o. Box 2, Extension 2, 4960
Phone
+27 47 491 0121Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200300882
Department of Basic Education
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.