Alfred Matshine Commercial School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find the key facts about Alfred Matshine Commercial School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Alfred Matshine Commercial School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Bushbuckridge. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

412

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Alfred Matshine Commercial School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Alfred Matshine Commercial School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 105 matric candidates from Alfred Matshine Commercial School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 74.3% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	149	65	43.6%
2024	120	75	62.5%
2025	105	78	74.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Alfred Matshine Commercial School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 99.2%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	65	26	40.0%
Mathematical Literacy	55	40	72.7%
Physical Sciences	65	38	58.5%
Life Sciences	120	67	55.8%
Agricultural Sciences	119	79	66.4%
Accounting	119	41	34.5%
English First Additional Language	120	119	99.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

Masana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Alfred Matshine Commercial School, 2,280 compared with 412; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Alfred Matshine Commercial School's 74.3%.
Mashishing Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Alfred Matshine Commercial School, 1,972 compared with 412; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Alfred Matshine Commercial School's 74.3%.
Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Alfred Matshine Commercial School's 412; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Alfred Matshine Commercial School's 74.3%.
Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Alfred Matshine Commercial School, 1,895 compared with 412; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against Alfred Matshine Commercial School's 74.3%.
Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Alfred Matshine Commercial School, 1,518 compared with 412; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alfred Matshine Commercial School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Bushbuckridge

Letshele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,037 learners against Alfred Matshine Commercial School's 412; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (75.3% against Alfred Matshine Commercial School's 74.3%).
Moratiseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Alfred Matshine Commercial School, 946 compared with 412; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alfred Matshine Commercial School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Siboyiye Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 899 learners against Alfred Matshine Commercial School's 412; is a public combined school, a different phase than Alfred Matshine Commercial School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.6% against Alfred Matshine Commercial School's 74.3%.
M.o. Mashego Lower Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Alfred Matshine Commercial School, 840 compared with 412; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alfred Matshine Commercial School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Marcia Mokoena Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Alfred Matshine Commercial School, 838 compared with 412; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (73.5% against Alfred Matshine Commercial School's 74.3%).

Admissions

How to apply

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Stand 7B Casteeltrust, R40 Mainroadbushbuckridge, Bushbuckridge, 1280
Postal: Private Bag X 9357 Bushbuckridge Bushbuckridge 1280
Telephone: 013 777 6817
EMIS number: 800034879

Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Alfred Matshine Commercial School?

Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Alfred Matshine Commercial School directly, on 013 777 6817, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Alfred Matshine Commercial School?

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Is Alfred Matshine Commercial School the best school in Bushbuckridge?

On the numbers that are published, Alfred Matshine Commercial School's matric pass rate of 74.3% is lower than SIBOYIYE COMBINED SCHOOL's 88.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Bushbuckridge besides Alfred Matshine Commercial School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bushbuckridge, including Letshele Senior Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Alfred Matshine Commercial School?

Alfred Matshine Commercial School reported 412 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.

Do you pay school fees at Alfred Matshine Commercial School?

Yes, Alfred Matshine Commercial School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.

What are Alfred Matshine Commercial School's matric results like?

Alfred Matshine Commercial School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 74.3%, in 2025. That's up from 43.6% in 2023.

Is Alfred Matshine Commercial School a public or private school?

Alfred Matshine Commercial School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Alfred Matshine Commercial School?

You can call 013 777 6817. It is located at Stand 7B Casteeltrust, R40 Mainroadbushbuckridge, Bushbuckridge, 1280.