Private combined school, agricultural specialisation · Msobomvu, Butterworth, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Bethel College, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Bethel College is a private combined school in Msobomvu, Butterworth. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.
Bethel College entered 24 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 83.3% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 | 19 | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 22 | 15 | 68.2% |
| 2025 | 24 | 20 | 83.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Bethel College reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 22 | 6 | 27.3% |
| Physical Sciences | 13 | 5 | 38.5% |
| Life Sciences | 18 | 11 | 61.1% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 16 | 12 | 75.0% |
| Accounting | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| History | 7 | 6 | 85.7% |
| English First Additional Language | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a private school, Bethel College sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.