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Bethel College

Private combined school, agricultural specialisation · Msobomvu, Butterworth, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Bethel College, a private combined school serving Msobomvu, Butterworth. Its last matric group achieved a 83.3% pass rate.

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.

184
Learners
18
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Agricultural
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023221986.4%
2024221568.2%
2025242083.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Bethel College reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics22627.3%
Physical Sciences13538.5%
Life Sciences181161.1%
Agricultural Sciences161275.0%
Accounting22100.0%
Business Studies66100.0%
Economics4250.0%
History7685.7%
English First Additional Language1616100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amathole East district

Here is how Bethel College compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole East district.

  • Mida School teaches considerably more learners than Bethel College, 1,728 compared with 184, and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Bethel College's 83.3%.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,642 learners against Bethel College's 184; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,629 learners against Bethel College's 184; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.1% against Bethel College's 83.3%.
  • Butterworth High School teaches considerably more learners than Bethel College, 1,558 compared with 184; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Bethel College's 83.3%.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bethel College, 1,145 compared with 184; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Bethel College's 83.3%.

Butterworth

Zooming into Butterworth, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bethel College.

  • Butterworth High School teaches considerably more learners than Bethel College, 1,558 compared with 184; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Bethel College's 83.3%.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bethel College, 1,145 compared with 184; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Bethel College's 83.3%.
  • Lamplough Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bethel College, 1,059 compared with 184; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.7% against Bethel College's 83.3%.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 931 learners against Bethel College's 184; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.2% against Bethel College's 83.3%.
  • S W Mbanga Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 887 learners against Bethel College's 184; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
40 Centane Road, Butterworth, 4960
Postal
P/Bag X 3095, Butterworth, 4960
Telephone
047 491 7015
EMIS number
200300869
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bethel College?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Bethel College directly, on 047 491 7015, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bethel College?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Bethel College the best school in Butterworth?
On the numbers that are published, Bethel College's matric pass rate of 83.3% is lower than NDABANKULU SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 91.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Butterworth besides Bethel College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Butterworth, including Butterworth High School.
How big are the classes at Bethel College?
Bethel College reported 184 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Bethel College?
Yes. As a private school, Bethel College sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Bethel College's matric results like?
Bethel College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.3%, in 2025. That's down from 86.4% in 2023.
Is Bethel College a public or private school?
Bethel College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Bethel College?
You can call 047 491 7015. It is located at 40 Centane Road, Butterworth, 4960.
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