Butterworth High School

Butterworth High School is a public combined school in Butterworth, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 558 learners and 51 educators, about 30.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in Eastern Cape (436 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 80.6% of its 134 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).

Matric (NSC) results

80.6% of the school's 134 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Eastern Cape
2023	159	109	68.6%	81.5%
2024	137	110	80.3%	85.1%
2025	134	108	80.6%	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	Public combined school
Phase (DBE)	Combined School
Sector	Public
Quintile	3 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 558
Educators (2025)	51
Learners per educator	30.5 (province average 30.2)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	200300741
Exam centre number	4301009

Address and location

Street address	Cnr. Umtata, Academy Street, Butterworth, 4960
Postal address	Private Bag X3016, Butterworth, 4960
Town	Butterworth
Province	Eastern Cape
Education district	Amathole East
Municipality	Mnquma Local Municipality
Former department	House of Representatives(HOR)

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.