M.O. Mashego Lower Primary School
M.O Mashego, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 274 m
Public high school
Alfred Matshine Commercial School
Casteel Trust, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga
Alfred Matshine Commercial School is a public high school in Casteel Trust, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 412 learners and 21 educators, about 19.6 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 74.3% of its 105 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
74.3% of the school's 105 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 149 | 65 | 43.6% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 120 | 75 | 62.5% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 105 | 78 | 74.3% | 86.4% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 412 |
| Educators (2025) | 21 |
| Learners per educator | 19.6 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 94% of 125 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800034879 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand 7b Casteeltrust, R40 Mainroadbushbuckridge, Bushbuckridge, 1280 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X 9357 Bushbuckridge Bushbuckridge 1280 |
| Suburb / area | Casteel Trust |
| Town | Bushbuckridge |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Bohlabela |
| Municipality | Bushbuckridge Local Municipality |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Mpumalanga 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 Alfred Matshine Commercial School
Is Alfred Matshine Commercial School a public or private school?
Alfred Matshine Commercial School is a public high school.
Does Alfred Matshine Commercial School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Alfred Matshine Commercial School's matric pass rate?
74.3% of its 105 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 43.6%, 2024 62.5%.
How many learners are at Alfred Matshine Commercial School?
412 learners and 21 educators (about 19.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 94% of 125 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Alfred Matshine Commercial School?
Its EMIS number is 800034879.
Where is Alfred Matshine Commercial School?
Stand 7b Casteeltrust, R40 Mainroadbushbuckridge, Bushbuckridge, 1280. It is in Casteel Trust, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 013 777 6817.
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