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Emmanuel Primary School

Private primary school · Butterworth X 7, Butterworth, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)

Emmanuel Primary School is a private primary school based in Butterworth X 7, Butterworth. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 89.1%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Emmanuel Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Butterworth X 7, Butterworth, Emmanuel Primary School operates as a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

500
Learners
29
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Emmanuel Primary School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Emmanuel Primary School directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 46 matric candidates from Emmanuel Primary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 89.1% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023312683.9%
2024423890.5%
2025464189.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Emmanuel Primary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics241875.0%
Mathematical Literacy1818100.0%
Physical Sciences201575.0%
Life Sciences333090.9%
Agricultural Sciences1212100.0%
Accounting1313100.0%
Business Studies99100.0%
Economics99100.0%
Geography1717100.0%
History1313100.0%
English First Additional Language3030100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amathole East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amathole East district with Emmanuel Primary School.

  • Mida School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Emmanuel Primary School's 500; is a private combined school, a different phase than Emmanuel Primary School; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Emmanuel Primary School's 89.1%.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emmanuel Primary School, 1,642 compared with 500; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emmanuel Primary School, 1,629 compared with 500; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (88.1% against Emmanuel Primary School's 89.1%).
  • Butterworth High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,558 learners against Emmanuel Primary School's 500; 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 Emmanuel Primary School's 89.1%.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,145 learners against Emmanuel Primary School's 500; 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 Emmanuel Primary School's 89.1%.

Butterworth

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

  • Butterworth High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,558 learners against Emmanuel Primary School's 500; 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 Emmanuel Primary School's 89.1%.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,145 learners against Emmanuel Primary School's 500; 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 Emmanuel Primary School's 89.1%.
  • Lamplough Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,059 learners against Emmanuel Primary School's 500; 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 Emmanuel Primary School's 89.1%.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emmanuel Primary School, 931 compared with 500; 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 Emmanuel Primary School's 89.1%.
  • S W Mbanga Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emmanuel Primary School, 887 compared with 500; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
9 Boundary Lane & Bruce Lane St, Zitulele, Butterworth, 4960
Postal
P O Box 972, Butterworth, 4960
Telephone
047 491 1141
EMIS number
200300873

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Emmanuel Primary School?
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 Emmanuel Primary School directly, on 047 491 1141, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Emmanuel Primary 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 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Emmanuel Primary School the best school in Butterworth?
On the numbers that are published, Emmanuel Primary School's matric pass rate of 89.1% 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 Emmanuel Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Butterworth, including Butterworth High School.
How big are the classes at Emmanuel Primary School?
Emmanuel Primary School reported 500 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Emmanuel Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Emmanuel Primary School 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 Emmanuel Primary School's matric results like?
Emmanuel Primary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.1%, in 2025. That's up from 83.9% in 2023.
Is Emmanuel Primary School a public or private school?
Emmanuel Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Emmanuel Primary School?
You can call 047 491 1141. It is located at 9 Boundary Lane & Bruce Lane St, Zitulele, Butterworth, 4960.
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