Private primary school

Good Shepherd Christian School

Butterworth, Eastern Cape

Good Shepherd Christian School is a private primary school in Butterworth, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 748 learners and 25 educators, about 29.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private primary schools in Eastern Cape (217 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.

School facts

School typePrivate primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SectorIndependent (private)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21No
Learners (2025)748
Educators (2025)25
Learners per educator29.9 (province average 19.1)
EMIS number200300031

Address and location

Street address15 Brownlee Street,ext 2,butterworth,4960
TownButterworth
ProvinceEastern Cape
Education districtAmathole East
MunicipalityMnquma Local Municipality

Admissions

Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.

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Emmanuel Primary School

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.