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Central Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Primidia, Brits, North West · Bojanala district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Central Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Primidia, Brits. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 99%.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Central Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Central Secondary School is a public secondary school in Primidia, Brits. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

902
Learners
30
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Central Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Central Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Central Secondary School entered 96 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 99% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202311210694.6%
202412812698.4%
2025969599.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Central Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics453782.2%
Mathematical Literacy838298.8%
Physical Sciences3333100.0%
Life Sciences715374.6%
Accounting282175.0%
Business Studies575393.0%
Economics575596.5%
Geography7171100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bojanala district

5 other schools in Bojanala district, for comparison against Central Secondary School.

  • Paardekraal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Central Secondary School, 2,257 compared with 902; is a public primary school, a different phase than Central Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Botlhabelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Central Secondary School, 2,146 compared with 902; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against Central Secondary School's 99%.
  • Thuto-Pele High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,053 learners against Central Secondary School's 902; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.5% against Central Secondary School's 99%.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Central Secondary School, 2,005 compared with 902; is a public primary school, a different phase than Central Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Central Secondary School's 902; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.7% against Central Secondary School's 99%.

Brits

Zooming into Brits, here are 5 other schools to compare against Central Secondary School.

  • Botlhabelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Central Secondary School, 2,146 compared with 902; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against Central Secondary School's 99%.
  • Thuto-Pele High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,053 learners against Central Secondary School's 902; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.5% against Central Secondary School's 99%.
  • Marikana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Central Secondary School's 902; is a public primary school, a different phase than Central Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tshepagalang Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,696 learners against Central Secondary School's 902; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94% against Central Secondary School's 99%.
  • Ikatisong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,657 learners against Central Secondary School's 902; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.2% against Central Secondary School's 99%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Central Secondary School for 2027

Central Secondary School is a public school, so admission follows the North West Department of Education's provincial learner registration campaign for 2027. Registration opened on 8 April 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026; details and the required documents are on the department's North West Department of Education Learner Registration page. See the full North West School Application Process Guide for the full requirements and district contacts.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Sunrise Avenue, Brits, Primindia, 2747
Postal
P.o.box 400, Brits, 0250
Telephone
012 252 4405
EMIS number
600103619
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Central Secondary School?
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 Secondary School directly, on 012 252 4405, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Central Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Central Secondary School the best school in Brits?
On the numbers that are published, Central Secondary School's 99% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of Thuto-Pele High School at 95.5%.
How many other schools are there in Brits besides Central Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Brits, including Botlhabelo High School.
How big are the classes at Central Secondary School?
Central Secondary School reported 902 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Secondary School?
Yes, Central Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Central Secondary School's matric results like?
Central Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99%, in 2025. That's up from 94.6% in 2023.
Is Central Secondary School a public or private school?
Central Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Central Secondary School?
You can call 012 252 4405. It is located at Sunrise Avenue, Brits, Primindia, 2747.
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