Gobe Commercial High School
Butterworth, Eastern Cape · Amathole East
About Gobe Commercial High School
Gobe Commercial High School (EMIS 200300787) serves the Butterworth community as a public secondary school in Eastern Cape. The school falls under the Amathole East education district. The 2025 school year recorded 709 learners taught by 24 educators, achieving a ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gobe Commercial High School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Gobe Commercial High School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Gobe Commercial 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, Gobe Commercial High School reported a total enrollment of 709 learners with a teaching staff of 24 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Gobe Commercial High School is situated in Butterworth (Kentani), 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 rural.
The school's physical address is: Gobe A/area, Kentane, 4980. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 716, Butterworth, 4960.
Curriculum & Academics
Gobe Commercial High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gobe Commercial High School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. 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 public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Gobe Commercial 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Gobe A/area, Kentane, 4980
Butterworth, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 716, Butterworth, 4960
Phone
+27 64 610 9780Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200300787
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.