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Batswana Commercial Secondary School
Montshiwa, Mahikeng, North West
Batswana Commercial Secondary School is a public high school in Montshiwa, Mahikeng, North West, in the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 262 learners and 52 educators, about 24.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in North West (783 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 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, 86.6% of its 149 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%).
Matric (NSC) results
86.6% of the school's 149 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the North West average of 88.5%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 240 | 193 | 80.4% | 81.7% |
| 2024 | 197 | 173 | 87.8% | 87.5% |
| 2025 | 149 | 129 | 86.6% | 88.5% |
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 | Comprehensive |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 262 |
| Educators (2025) | 52 |
| Learners per educator | 24.3 (province average 28.7) Fewer learners per educator than 40% of 60 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 600100101 |
| Exam centre number | 9434015 |
Address and location
| Street address | 861 Modiri-Molema Road, Montshiwa, Mahikeng, 3747 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X2076,mmabatho,2735 |
| Suburb / area | Montshiwa |
| Town | Mahikeng |
| Province | North West |
| Education district | Ngaka Modiri Molema |
| Municipality | Mahikeng Local Municipality |
| Ward | 63801007 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in North West 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 Batswana Commercial Secondary School
Is Batswana Commercial Secondary School a public or private school?
Batswana Commercial Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Batswana Commercial Secondary 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 4 school.
What is Batswana Commercial Secondary School's matric pass rate?
86.6% of its 149 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.5% for North West. Earlier years: 2023 80.4%, 2024 87.8%.
How many learners are at Batswana Commercial Secondary School?
1 262 learners and 52 educators (about 24.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 40% of 60 similar schools in North West.
What is the EMIS number of Batswana Commercial Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 600100101. Its exam centre number is 9434015.
Where is Batswana Commercial Secondary School?
861 Modiri-Molema Road, Montshiwa, Mahikeng, 3747. It is in Montshiwa, Mahikeng, North West, in the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. Phone 018 384 1143.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.