S W Mbanga Junior Secondary School
Butterworth, Eastern Cape · Amathole East
About S W Mbanga Junior Secondary School
S W Mbanga Junior Secondary School is a public combined school located in Butterworth, Eastern Cape. The school recorded 887 learners and 24 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
S W Mbanga Junior Secondary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, S W Mbanga Junior Secondary 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
S W Mbanga Junior Secondary 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, S W Mbanga Junior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 887 learners with a teaching staff of 24 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, 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
S W Mbanga Junior Secondary School is situated in Butterworth, 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: Erf 1826, Mchubakazi, Butterworth, 4960. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 6002, Msobomvu P/office, Butterworth, 4960.
Curriculum & Academics
S W Mbanga Junior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
S W Mbanga Junior Secondary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at S W Mbanga Junior Secondary 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
Erf 1826, Mchubakazi, Butterworth, 4960
Butterworth, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 6002, Msobomvu P/office, Butterworth, 4960
Phone
+27 47 492 9204Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200300557
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.