Batswana Commercial Secondary School
Montshiwa, Ngaka Modiri Molema, North West
What kind of school is Batswana Commercial Secondary School?
Batswana Commercial Secondary School is a public secondary school in Montshiwa, within the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district of the North West. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,262 enrolled learners and 52 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1. It is classified as Quintile 4 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education.
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.
What You Should Know
Fee-charging school
As a Quintile 4 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.
Large school
This school has 1,262 enrolled learners.
What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Batswana Commercial Secondary School?
How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.
Fewer learners per educator than 41% of similar schools
(Q4 Secondary schools in North West)
NSC Matric Results
Each year reflects a different cohort. Year-on-year change does not necessarily indicate improvement or decline.
86.6% pass rate in 2025 — 14 Q4 schools in North West scored lower, 44 scored higher.
Each dot is one school. The dashed amber line shows where the typical similar school sits — half score above, half below. Pass rates each year reflect a different group of students.
Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology
Distance to Major Centres
Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)
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Location
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What other schools are near Batswana Commercial Secondary School?
Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.
Fewer learners per educator than 66% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 22% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 36% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 9% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 82% of similar schools
Schools serving similar communities
Other secondary schools in North West with Quintile 4.
Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Batswana Commercial Secondary School.
Fewer learners per educator than 22% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 20% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 31% of similar schools
Frequently Asked Questions
School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology
Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.