Lingomso Lethu Special School

Butterworth, Eastern Cape · Amathole East

Public Special Needs Education School

About Lingomso Lethu Special School

Lingomso Lethu Special School (EMIS: 200300144) is a public special needs education school situated in Butterworth, Eastern Cape and managed by the Amathole East education district. The 2025 academic year saw 274 enrolled learners instructed by 14 educators, resulting in a ratio of 20:1.

Governance & Funding

Fee Status

Lingomso Lethu Special 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

Lingomso Lethu Special 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, Lingomso Lethu Special School reported a total enrollment of 274 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, 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

Lingomso Lethu Special School is situated in Butterworth (Msobomvulocation), 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: Mission Location, Butterworth, 4960. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.

Curriculum & Academics

Lingomso Lethu Special School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a special needs education curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic 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 Lingomso Lethu Special 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

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Address

Mission Location, Butterworth, 4960

Butterworth, Eastern Cape

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 274
Educators 14

Learner:Educator Ratio

20:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSpecial Needs Education School
TypeSpecial Needs Education Centre
Settingurban
FocusSpecial Needs Education
Statusopen
DistrictAmathole East

EMIS Number

200300144

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.