Tobotshana Junior Secondary School
Butterworth, Eastern Cape 1.9 km
Public primary school
Upper Tobotshana Junior Primary School
Butterworth, Eastern Cape
Upper Tobotshana Junior Primary School is a public 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 105 learners and 5 educators, about 21 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Eastern Cape (244 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 105 |
| Educators (2025) | 5 |
| Learners per educator | 21 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 58% of 999 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200300640 |
Address and location
| Street address | Tobotshana A/A,butterworth,4960 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Tobotshanajps, Tobotshana Location, 4960 |
| Town | Butterworth |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole East |
| Municipality | Mnquma Local Municipality |
| Former department | Transkei |
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.
Questions about Upper Tobotshana Junior Primary School
Is Upper Tobotshana Junior Primary School a public or private school?
Upper Tobotshana Junior Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Upper Tobotshana Junior Primary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
How many learners are at Upper Tobotshana Junior Primary School?
105 learners and 5 educators (about 21 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 58% of 999 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Upper Tobotshana Junior Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 200300640.
Where is Upper Tobotshana Junior Primary School?
Tobotshana A/A,butterworth,4960. It is in Butterworth, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. Phone 073 150 5932.
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