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Butterworth High School

Public secondary school · Butterworth, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)

Butterworth High School is a public secondary school in Butterworth. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 80.6%.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Butterworth High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Butterworth, Butterworth High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,558
Learners
51
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Butterworth High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Butterworth High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Butterworth High School entered 134 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 80.6% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315910968.6%
202413711080.3%
202513410880.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Butterworth High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1377151.8%
Physical Sciences957882.1%
Life Sciences828198.8%
Accounting816782.7%
Business Studies4343100.0%
Economics272696.3%
Geography5656100.0%
English First Additional Language136136100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amathole East district

Here is how Butterworth High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole East district.

  • Mida School sits in roughly the same size range as Butterworth High School, at 1,728 learners; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Butterworth High School's 80.6%.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School is a similar size to Butterworth High School, with 1,642 learners against 1,558; is a public combined school, a different phase than Butterworth High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Butterworth High School, with 1,629 learners against 1,558; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.1% against Butterworth High School's 80.6%.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Butterworth High School, with 1,145 learners against 1,558; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Butterworth High School's 80.6%.
  • Xolilizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,073 learners against Butterworth High School's 1,558; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Butterworth High School's 80.6%.

Butterworth

And within Butterworth itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Butterworth High School, with 1,145 learners against 1,558; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Butterworth High School's 80.6%.
  • Lamplough Senior Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Butterworth High School, 1,059 compared with 1,558; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.7% against Butterworth High School's 80.6%.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 931 learners against Butterworth High School's 1,558; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.2% against Butterworth High School's 80.6%.
  • S W Mbanga Junior Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 887 learners against Butterworth High School's 1,558; is a public combined school, a different phase than Butterworth High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Little Angels School is noticeably smaller, with 857 learners against Butterworth High School's 1,558, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Butterworth High School for 2027

As a public school, Butterworth High School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Cnr. Umtata, Academy Street, Butterworth, 4960
Postal
Private Bag X3016, Butterworth, 4960
EMIS number
200300741
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Butterworth High School?
No phone number or email is on record for Butterworth High School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Butterworth High School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Butterworth High School the best school in Butterworth?
On the numbers that are published, Butterworth High School's matric pass rate of 80.6% 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 Butterworth High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Butterworth, including Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Butterworth High School?
Butterworth High School reported 1,558 learners and 51 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Butterworth High School?
Yes, Butterworth High School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Butterworth High School's matric results like?
Butterworth High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.6%, in 2025. That's up from 68.6% in 2023.
Is Butterworth High School a public or private school?
Butterworth High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Butterworth High School?
It is located at Cnr. Umtata, Academy Street, Butterworth, 4960.
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