Good Shepherd English School
Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland
About Good Shepherd English School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Good Shepherd English School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Good Shepherd English 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
Good Shepherd English 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, Good Shepherd English School reported a total enrollment of 1,910 learners with a teaching staff of 48 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 40:1, 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
Good Shepherd English School is situated in Mthatha, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Or Tambo Inland education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Or Tambo, under the King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Gerald Hawkes Drive, Mthatha, 5099. For postal correspondence, use: Transido Road Hillcrest, Mtata, 5099.
Curriculum & Academics
Good Shepherd English School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary 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 Good Shepherd English 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
Address
Gerald Hawkes Drive, Mthatha, 5099
Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Postal
Transido Road Hillcrest, Mtata, 5099
Phone
+27 47 534 0952Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200400830
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.