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Private combined school
Bethel College
Msobomvu, Butterworth, Eastern Cape
Bethel College is a private combined school in Msobomvu, Butterworth, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school with a agricultural specialisation. In 2025 it had 184 learners and 18 educators, about 10.2 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for private combined schools in Eastern Cape (403 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, 83.3% of its 24 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
Matric (NSC) results
83.3% of the school's 24 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 | 19 | 86.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 22 | 15 | 68.2% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 24 | 20 | 83.3% | 84.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Private combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Specialisation | Agricultural |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 184 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 10.2 (province average 16.7) Fewer learners per educator than 73% of 84 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 200300869 |
| Exam centre number | 4302004 |
Address and location
| Street address | 40 Centane Road,butterworth,4960 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P/Bag X 3095, Butterworth, 4960 |
| Suburb / area | Msobomvu |
| Town | Butterworth |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole East |
| Municipality | Mnquma Local Municipality |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Bethel College
Is Bethel College a public or private school?
Bethel College is a private combined school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Bethel College?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is Bethel College's matric pass rate?
83.3% of its 24 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 86.4%, 2024 68.2%.
How many learners are at Bethel College?
184 learners and 18 educators (about 10.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 73% of 84 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Bethel College?
Its EMIS number is 200300869. Its exam centre number is 4302004.
Where is Bethel College?
40 Centane Road,butterworth,4960. It is in Msobomvu, Butterworth, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. Phone 047 491 7015.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.