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Good Shepherd English School

Private primary school · Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Good Shepherd English School is a private primary school in Mthatha. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,910 learners.

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

Located in Mthatha, Good Shepherd English School is a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

1,910
Learners
48
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Good Shepherd English 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 Good Shepherd English School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

Here is how Good Shepherd English School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Inland district.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Good Shepherd English School, with 2,172 learners against 1,910; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Good Shepherd English School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Good Shepherd English School, at 2,116 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Good Shepherd English School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is a similar size to Good Shepherd English School, with 1,950 learners against 1,910; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Good Shepherd English School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Attwell Madala High School is a similar size to Good Shepherd English School, with 1,870 learners against 1,910; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Good Shepherd English School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School sits in roughly the same size range as Good Shepherd English School, at 1,817 learners; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Good Shepherd English School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

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

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Good Shepherd English School, with 2,172 learners against 1,910; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Good Shepherd English School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is a similar size to Good Shepherd English School, with 1,950 learners against 1,910; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Good Shepherd English School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Attwell Madala High School is a similar size to Good Shepherd English School, with 1,870 learners against 1,910; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Good Shepherd English School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School sits in roughly the same size range as Good Shepherd English School, at 1,817 learners; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Good Shepherd English School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nozuko Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Good Shepherd English School, with 1,681 learners against 1,910; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Good Shepherd English School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
Gerald Hawkes Drive, Mthatha, Mthatha, 5099
Postal
Transido Road Hillcrest, Mtata, 5099
Telephone
047 534 0952
EMIS number
200400830

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Good Shepherd English 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 Good Shepherd English School directly, on 047 534 0952, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Good Shepherd English 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 Good Shepherd English School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Good Shepherd English School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Mthatha besides Good Shepherd English School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Good Shepherd English School?
Good Shepherd English School reported 1,910 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Good Shepherd English School?
Yes. As a private school, Good Shepherd English 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.
Is Good Shepherd English School a public or private school?
Good Shepherd English School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Good Shepherd English School?
You can call 047 534 0952. It is located at Gerald Hawkes Drive, Mthatha, Mthatha, 5099.
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