Alfred Matshine Commercial School
Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela
About Alfred Matshine Commercial School
A public institution, Alfred Matshine Commercial School functions as a secondary school located in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Bohlabela education district. For the 2025 academic year, 412 learners were enrolled, taught by 21 educators at a ratio of 20:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Alfred Matshine Commercial School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
Alfred Matshine Commercial School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Alfred Matshine Commercial School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Alfred Matshine Commercial School reported a total enrollment of 412 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Alfred Matshine Commercial School is situated in Bushbuckridge (Bushbuckridge), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Bohlabela education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, under the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Stand 7b Casteeltrust, R40 Mainroadbushbuckridge, Bushbuckridge, 1280. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X 9357 Bushbuckridge Bushbuckridge 1280.
Curriculum & Academics
Alfred Matshine Commercial School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Alfred Matshine Commercial School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Stand 7b Casteeltrust, R40 Mainroadbushbuckridge, Bushbuckridge, 1280
Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga
Postal
Private Bag X 9357 Bushbuckridge Bushbuckridge 1280
Phone
+27 13 777 6817Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800034879
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.