Gwelane High School
Butterworth, Eastern Cape · Amathole East
About Gwelane High School
Serving the Butterworth community in Eastern Cape, Gwelane High School operates as a public secondary school. The school is administered under the Amathole East education district. In 2025, the school reported 348 learners and 8 educators, resulting in a ratio of 44:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gwelane High School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Gwelane 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
Gwelane 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, Gwelane High School reported a total enrollment of 348 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 44:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Gwelane 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: Msintsane Location, Teko "c" A/A, Centane, 4980. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 6122, Msobomvu, 4961.
Curriculum & Academics
Gwelane High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gwelane High School was historically administered under the Transkei education department. The Transkei Department of Education was one of the former homeland education systems before South Africa's democratic transition in 1994. 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 Gwelane 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
Msintsane Location, Teko "c" A/A, Centane, 4980
Butterworth, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 6122, Msobomvu, 4961
Phone
+27 61 568 6334Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200300124
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.