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Bergview College

Private combined school · Matat, Matatiele, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Bergview College, a private combined school serving Matat, Matatiele. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.2% pass rate.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Bergview College, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Bergview College is a private combined school in Matat, Matatiele. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

677
Learners
33
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Bergview College sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 36 matric candidates from Bergview College sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97.2% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023433581.4%
2024373491.9%
2025363597.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Bergview College reported results in 6 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics241875.0%
Mathematical Literacy1313100.0%
Physical Sciences222090.9%
Life Sciences2525100.0%
Business Studies151493.3%
Geography1717100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Alfred Nzo West district with Bergview College.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bergview College, 1,767 compared with 677; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.9% against Bergview College's 97.2%.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bergview College, 1,742 compared with 677; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,671 learners against Bergview College's 677; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.1% against Bergview College's 97.2%.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Bergview College's 677; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.1% against Bergview College's 97.2%).
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Bergview College's 677; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.7% against Bergview College's 97.2%.

Matatiele

Zooming into Matatiele, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bergview College.

  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bergview College, 1,742 compared with 677; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Naledi Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bergview College, 1,484 compared with 677; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sidinane Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bergview College, 1,268 compared with 677; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.1% against Bergview College's 97.2%.
  • Tholang Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bergview College, 1,209 compared with 677; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against Bergview College's 97.2%.
  • Maluti Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,206 learners against Bergview College's 677; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83% against Bergview College's 97.2%.
Admissions

How to apply

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

Contact and location

Address
No 1 Raymond Rogers Street/3 Davies Street, Matatiele, 4730
Postal
P O Box 38802, Matatiele, 4730
Telephone
039 737 3343
EMIS number
200501571
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bergview College?
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 Bergview College directly, on 039 737 3343, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bergview College?
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Bergview College the best school in Matatiele?
On the numbers that are published, Bergview College's 97.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SIDINANE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 85.1%.
How many other schools are there in Matatiele besides Bergview College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Matatiele, including Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bergview College?
Bergview College reported 677 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Bergview College?
Yes. As a private school, Bergview College sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Bergview College's matric results like?
Bergview College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.2%, in 2025. That's up from 81.4% in 2023.
Is Bergview College a public or private school?
Bergview College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Bergview College?
You can call 039 737 3343. It is located at No 1 Raymond Rogers Street/3 Davies Street, Matatiele, 4730.
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