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Central College

Private secondary school · Alberton, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (4 circuit)

Central College is a private secondary school in Alberton, Johaanesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95.7%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Central College, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Alberton, Johaanesburg, Central College is a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

419
Learners
18
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Central College is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Central College directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 46 matric candidates from Central College sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.7% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20234141100.0%
2024423685.7%
2025464495.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Central College offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics15960.0%
Mathematical Literacy302583.3%
Physical Sciences9555.6%
Life Sciences131292.3%
Business Studies111090.9%
Economics10660.0%
Geography1919100.0%
History211885.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni South district, for comparison against Central College.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Central College, 3,023 compared with 419; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72.1% against Central College's 95.7%.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,533 learners against Central College's 419; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,474 learners against Central College's 419; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,471 learners against Central College's 419; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Central College, 2,435 compared with 419; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.2% against Central College's 95.7%.

Johannesburg

And within Johannesburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Central College, 2,936 compared with 419; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Central College's 419; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Central College's 95.7%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Central College, 2,892 compared with 419; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Central College, 2,888 compared with 419; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Central College's 419; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
19, Clinton Road, New Redruth, Alberton, Johaanesburg
Postal
1448
Telephone
011 869 6387
Website
centralcollegehigh.co.za
Email
info@centralcollegehigh.co.za
EMIS number
700400752

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Central 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 Central College directly, on 011 869 6387, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Central College?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Central College the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Central College's 95.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Central College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Central College?
Central College reported 419 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Central College?
Yes. As a private school, Central 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 Central College's matric results like?
Central College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.7%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Central College a public or private school?
Central College is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Central College?
You can call 011 869 6387. It is located at 19, Clinton Road, New Redruth, Alberton, Johaanesburg.
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