Batswana Commercial Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Batswana Commercial Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Batswana Commercial Secondary School is a public secondary school in Montshiwa, Mahikeng. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,262

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Comprehensive

Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Batswana Commercial Secondary 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 Batswana Commercial Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 149 matric candidates from Batswana Commercial Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 86.6% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	240	193	80.4%
2024	197	173	87.8%
2025	149	129	86.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Batswana Commercial Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	125	87	69.6%
Mathematical Literacy	73	66	90.4%
Physical Sciences	67	55	82.1%
Life Sciences	104	88	84.6%
Accounting	109	91	83.5%
Business Studies	130	120	92.3%
Economics	155	141	91.0%
English First Additional Language	197	197	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

Gaetsho High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Batswana Commercial Secondary School's 1,262; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.5% against Batswana Commercial Secondary School's 86.6%.
Matlape Primary School is a similar size to Batswana Commercial Secondary School, with 1,537 learners against 1,262; is a public primary school, a different phase than Batswana Commercial Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
More High School sits in roughly the same size range as Batswana Commercial Secondary School, at 1,479 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Batswana Commercial Secondary School's 86.6%.
George Madoda Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Batswana Commercial Secondary School, at 1,377 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Batswana Commercial Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School is a similar size to Batswana Commercial Secondary School, with 1,347 learners against 1,262; is a public primary school, a different phase than Batswana Commercial Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Mafikeng

J.m. Mosiane Primary School is a similar size to Batswana Commercial Secondary School, with 1,260 learners against 1,262; is a public primary school, a different phase than Batswana Commercial Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Bakang - Selebo Primary School is a similar size to Batswana Commercial Secondary School, with 1,190 learners against 1,262; is a public primary school, a different phase than Batswana Commercial Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Lomanyaneng Primary School is a similar size to Batswana Commercial Secondary School, with 1,163 learners against 1,262; is a public primary school, a different phase than Batswana Commercial Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Danville Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Batswana Commercial Secondary School, at 1,132 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Batswana Commercial Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Tshidi Barolong Secondary School is a similar size to Batswana Commercial Secondary School, with 1,117 learners against 1,262, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Batswana Commercial Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Batswana Commercial Secondary School takes part in North West's provincial learner registration drive for 2027, open from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Parents can find the process on the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page; the full North West School Application Process Guide sets out the documents needed and who to contact.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 861 Modiri-Molema Road, Montshiwa, Mahikeng, 3747
Postal: Private Bag X2076, Mmabatho, 2735
Telephone: 018 384 1143
EMIS number: 600100101

Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Batswana Commercial Secondary 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 Batswana Commercial Secondary School directly, on 018 384 1143, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Batswana Commercial Secondary 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 Batswana Commercial Secondary School the best school in Mafikeng?

Batswana Commercial Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 86.6%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.

How many other schools are there in Mafikeng besides Batswana Commercial Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mafikeng, including J.m. Mosiane Primary School.

How big are the classes at Batswana Commercial Secondary School?

Batswana Commercial Secondary School reported 1,262 learners and 52 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Batswana Commercial Secondary School?

Yes, Batswana Commercial Secondary 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 Batswana Commercial Secondary School's matric results like?

Batswana Commercial Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.6%, in 2025. That's up from 80.4% in 2023.

Is Batswana Commercial Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Batswana Commercial Secondary School?

You can call 018 384 1143. It is located at 861 Modiri-Molema Road, Montshiwa, Mahikeng, 3747.