Good Shepherd Primary School
Butterworth, Eastern Cape · Amathole East
About Good Shepherd Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Good Shepherd Primary School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Good Shepherd Primary 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 Primary 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 Primary School reported a total enrollment of 288 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, 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
Good Shepherd Primary 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 not specified.
The school's physical address is: 1211 Mcubakazi, Butterworth, 4960. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 16, Butterworth, 4960.
Curriculum & Academics
Good Shepherd Primary 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 Primary 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
1211 Mcubakazi, Butterworth, 4960
Butterworth, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 16, Butterworth, 4960
Phone
+27 47 491 8430Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200300864
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.