Good Shepherd Primary School

Good Shepherd Primary 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 288 learners and 13 educators, about 22.2 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 type	Private primary school
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Sector	Independent (private)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	No
Learners (2025)	288
Educators (2025)	13
Learners per educator	22.2 (province average 19.1)
EMIS number	200300864

Address and location

Street address	1211 Mcubakazi,butterworth,4960
Postal address	P O Box 16, Butterworth, 4960
Town	Butterworth
Province	Eastern Cape
Education district	Amathole East
Municipality	Mnquma Local Municipality

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Admissions

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