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Centurion Secondary School

Public secondary school · Centurion, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (1 circuit)

In Centurion, Pretoria, Centurion Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.9%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Centurion Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Centurion Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Centurion, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,131
Learners
47
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • Officially registered under EMIS number 700400975 in the Tshwane South district of the Gauteng Department of Education.
  • Note: distinct from the similarly-named 'Hoërskool Centurion' and 'Centurion College', which are different schools.
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Centurion 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 Centurion Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Centurion Secondary School entered 183 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.9% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023929097.8%
202415415399.4%
202518318198.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Centurion Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics524382.7%
Mathematical Literacy102102100.0%
Physical Sciences424095.2%
Life Sciences636196.8%
Accounting171694.1%
Business Studies737298.6%
Geography2020100.0%
History5555100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

Here is how Centurion Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Tshwane South district.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Centurion Secondary School, 2,404 compared with 1,131; is a public primary school, a different phase than Centurion Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Centurion Secondary School, 2,221 compared with 1,131; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Centurion Secondary School's 98.9%).
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Centurion Secondary School, 2,186 compared with 1,131; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.7% against Centurion Secondary School's 98.9%.
  • Legora Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Centurion Secondary School's 1,131; is a public primary school, a different phase than Centurion Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Centurion Secondary School, 2,157 compared with 1,131; is a public primary school, a different phase than Centurion Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

Zooming into Pretoria, here are 5 other schools to compare against Centurion Secondary School.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Centurion Secondary School's 1,131; is a public primary school, a different phase than Centurion Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Centurion Secondary School, 2,404 compared with 1,131; is a public primary school, a different phase than Centurion Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Centurion Secondary School, 2,356 compared with 1,131; is a public primary school, a different phase than Centurion Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Centurion Secondary School's 1,131; is a public primary school, a different phase than Centurion Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Centurion Secondary School, 2,221 compared with 1,131; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Centurion Secondary School's 98.9%).
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 Centurion Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Centurion Secondary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
939, Hendrik Street, Wierdapark, Centurion, Pretoria
Telephone
012 653 4167
EMIS number
700400975

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Centurion 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 Centurion Secondary School directly, on 012 653 4167, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Centurion 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 Centurion Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Centurion Secondary School's matric pass rate of 98.9% is lower than HOËRSKOOL WATERKLOOF's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pretoria besides Centurion Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Centurion Secondary School?
Centurion Secondary School reported 1,131 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Centurion Secondary School?
Yes, Centurion 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 Centurion Secondary School's matric results like?
Centurion Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.8% since 2023.
Is Centurion Secondary School a public or private school?
Centurion Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Centurion Secondary School?
You can call 012 653 4167. It is located at 939, Hendrik Street, Wierdapark, Centurion, Pretoria.
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