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Maranatha Academy

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

Maranatha Academy is a private primary school based in Extension 7, Butterworth. Around 83 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Extension 7, Butterworth, Maranatha Academy operates as a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

83
Learners
6
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Maranatha Academy 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 Maranatha Academy directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Amathole East district

Here is how Maranatha Academy compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole East district.

  • Mida School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Maranatha Academy's 83; is a private combined school, a different phase than Maranatha Academy; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maranatha Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maranatha Academy, 1,642 compared with 83; 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 Maranatha Academy, 1,629 compared with 83; 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 Maranatha Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Butterworth High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,558 learners against Maranatha Academy's 83; 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 Maranatha Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,145 learners against Maranatha Academy's 83; 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 Maranatha Academy 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 Maranatha Academy's 83; 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 Maranatha Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,145 learners against Maranatha Academy's 83; 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 Maranatha Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lamplough Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,059 learners against Maranatha Academy's 83; 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 Maranatha Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maranatha Academy, 931 compared with 83; 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 Maranatha Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • S W Mbanga Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maranatha Academy, 887 compared with 83; 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
11 Pointsettia Streetextention 7 Butterworth 4960
Telephone
047 491 4640
EMIS number
200300886

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maranatha Academy?
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 Maranatha Academy directly, on 047 491 4640, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maranatha Academy?
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 Maranatha Academy the best school in Butterworth?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maranatha Academy 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 Maranatha Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Butterworth, including Butterworth High School.
How big are the classes at Maranatha Academy?
Maranatha Academy reported 83 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Maranatha Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Maranatha Academy 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 Maranatha Academy a public or private school?
Maranatha Academy is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Maranatha Academy?
You can call 047 491 4640. It is located at 11 Pointsettia Streetextention 7 Butterworth 4960.
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