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Centre Of Science And Technology

Public secondary school · Ilitha Park, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (5 circuit)

Centre Of Science And Technology is a public secondary school based in Ilitha Park, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96.9%.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Centre Of Science And Technology, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Ilitha Park, City Of Cape Town, Centre Of Science And Technology operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

879
Learners
28
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Centre Of Science And Technology does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 127 learners from Centre Of Science And Technology who wrote matric in 2025, 96.9% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202310310299.0%
202412111998.3%
202512712396.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Centre Of Science And Technology offered results across 4 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12111998.3%
Physical Sciences1219780.2%
Life Sciences12112099.2%
English First Additional Language120120100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro East district

5 other schools in Metro East district, for comparison against Centre Of Science And Technology.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Centre Of Science And Technology, 2,037 compared with 879; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Centre Of Science And Technology's 96.9%.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Centre Of Science And Technology's 879; is a public primary school, a different phase than Centre Of Science And Technology; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School teaches considerably more learners than Centre Of Science And Technology, 1,907 compared with 879; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Centre Of Science And Technology's 96.9%.
  • Simanyene Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Centre Of Science And Technology, 1,797 compared with 879; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Centre Of Science And Technology's 96.9%).
  • Bastion Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Centre Of Science And Technology, 1,790 compared with 879; is a public primary school, a different phase than Centre Of Science And Technology; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Centre Of Science And Technology, 2,089 compared with 879; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Centre Of Science And Technology's 96.9%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Centre Of Science And Technology, 2,037 compared with 879; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Centre Of Science And Technology's 96.9%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Centre Of Science And Technology's 879; is a public primary school, a different phase than Centre Of Science And Technology; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Centre Of Science And Technology, 1,970 compared with 879; is a public primary school, a different phase than Centre Of Science And Technology; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Centre Of Science And Technology's 879; is a public primary school, a different phase than Centre Of Science And Technology; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Centre Of Science And Technology for 2027

As a public school, Centre Of Science And Technology follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
50 Sinqolamthi Street Ilitha Park Khayelitsha 7784
Postal
P.o.box 112 Khayelitsha Unknown 7783
Telephone
021 361 0138
EMIS number
106008233
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Centre Of Science And Technology?
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 Centre Of Science And Technology directly, on 021 361 0138, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Centre Of Science And Technology?
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 Centre Of Science And Technology the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Centre Of Science And Technology's matric pass rate of 96.9% is lower than MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL's 98.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Centre Of Science And Technology?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Centre Of Science And Technology?
Centre Of Science And Technology reported 879 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Centre Of Science And Technology?
No. Centre Of Science And Technology is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Centre Of Science And Technology's matric results like?
Centre Of Science And Technology's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99% since 2023.
Is Centre Of Science And Technology a public or private school?
Centre Of Science And Technology is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Centre Of Science And Technology?
You can call 021 361 0138. It is located at 50 Sinqolamthi Street Ilitha Park Khayelitsha 7784.
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