Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School
Butterworth, Eastern Cape · Amathole East
About Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ngubesizwe Senior 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
Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary 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
Ngubesizwe Senior 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, Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 67 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 13:1, 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
Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School is situated in Butterworth (Nqamakwe), 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: Mkiva A/A, Nqamakwe, 4990. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1213, Butterworth, 4960.
Curriculum & Academics
Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ngubesizwe Senior 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Mkiva A/A, Nqamakwe, 4990
Butterworth, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 1213, Butterworth, 4960
Phone
+27 78 159 4468Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200300443
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.