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Private combined school
First Step Montessori Butterworth
Mnquma, Eastern Cape
First Step Montessori Butterworth is a private combined school in Mnquma, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 456 learners and 14 educators, about 32.6 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for private combined schools in Eastern Cape (403 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
School facts
| School type | Private combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 456 |
| Educators (2025) | 14 |
| Learners per educator | 32.6 (province average 16.7) Fewer learners per educator than 2% of 84 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 200300882 |
Address and location
| Street address | No.34 Carnegie Street,extension 2,butterworth,eastern Cape,4960 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 2, Extension 2, 4960 |
| Town | Mnquma |
| 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 First Step Montessori Butterworth
Is First Step Montessori Butterworth a public or private school?
First Step Montessori Butterworth is a private combined school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at First Step Montessori Butterworth?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
How many learners are at First Step Montessori Butterworth?
456 learners and 14 educators (about 32.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 2% of 84 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of First Step Montessori Butterworth?
Its EMIS number is 200300882.
Where is First Step Montessori Butterworth?
No.34 Carnegie Street,extension 2,butterworth,eastern Cape,4960. It is in Mnquma, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. Phone 047 491 0121.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.