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Good Shepherd Primary School

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

Good Shepherd Primary School is a private primary school in Butterworth. The school's roll stands at roughly 288 learners.

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

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

288
Learners
13
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Amathole East district

Here is how Good Shepherd Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole East district.

  • Mida School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Good Shepherd Primary School's 288; is a private combined school, a different phase than Good Shepherd Primary School; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Good Shepherd Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Good Shepherd Primary School, 1,642 compared with 288; 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 Good Shepherd Primary School, 1,629 compared with 288; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Good Shepherd Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Butterworth High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,558 learners against Good Shepherd Primary School's 288; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Good Shepherd Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,145 learners against Good Shepherd Primary School's 288; 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 Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Butterworth

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

  • Butterworth High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,558 learners against Good Shepherd Primary School's 288; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Good Shepherd Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,145 learners against Good Shepherd Primary School's 288; 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 Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lamplough Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,059 learners against Good Shepherd Primary School's 288; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Good Shepherd Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Good Shepherd Primary School, 931 compared with 288; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Good Shepherd Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • S W Mbanga Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Good Shepherd Primary School, 887 compared with 288; 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
1211 Mcubakazi, Butterworth, 4960
Postal
P O Box 16 , Butterworth, 4960
Telephone
047 491 8430
EMIS number
200300864

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Good Shepherd 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 Good Shepherd Primary School directly, on 047 491 8430, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Good Shepherd 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 Good Shepherd Primary School the best school in Butterworth?
No matric pass rate is on record for Good Shepherd Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Butterworth besides Good Shepherd Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Butterworth, including Butterworth High School.
How big are the classes at Good Shepherd Primary School?
Good Shepherd Primary School reported 288 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Good Shepherd 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.
Is Good Shepherd Primary School a public or private school?
Good Shepherd Primary 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 Primary School?
You can call 047 491 8430. It is located at 1211 Mcubakazi, Butterworth, 4960.
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