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Cullinan Secondary School

Public secondary school · Cullinan, Cullinan, Gauteng · Gauteng North district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Cullinan Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Cullinan. Its most recent matric class posted a 90.9% pass rate.

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Cullinan Secondary School is a public secondary school in Cullinan. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

785
Learners
35
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Cullinan Secondary School entered 99 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 90.9% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023676394.0%
2024968487.5%
2025999090.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Cullinan Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics462860.9%
Mathematical Literacy504998.0%
Physical Sciences352057.1%
Life Sciences454293.3%
Accounting1010100.0%
Business Studies3333100.0%
Economics292482.8%
Geography5050100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng North district with Cullinan Secondary School.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Cullinan Secondary School's 785; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cullinan Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Chipa-Tabane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Cullinan Secondary School, 2,493 compared with 785; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.7% against Cullinan Secondary School's 90.9%.
  • Lesedi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,998 learners against Cullinan Secondary School's 785; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.6% against Cullinan Secondary School's 90.9%.
  • Chokoe Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,769 learners against Cullinan Secondary School's 785; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cullinan Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Bronkhorstspruit Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cullinan Secondary School, 1,720 compared with 785; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cullinan Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cullinan

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

  • Chipa-Tabane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Cullinan Secondary School, 2,493 compared with 785; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.7% against Cullinan Secondary School's 90.9%.
  • Sedibeng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,582 learners against Cullinan Secondary School's 785; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cullinan Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Doxa Deo Edendale School is a similar size to Cullinan Secondary School, with 985 learners against 785, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Star Of Hope School sits in roughly the same size range as Cullinan Secondary School, at 924 learners; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Cullinan Secondary School's 90.9%.
  • Foxtrot Primary Farm School teaches fewer learners than Cullinan Secondary School, 351 compared with 785; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cullinan Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Cullinan Secondary School for 2027

Cullinan Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
12, Gvg Zonderwater Road, Cullinan, Cullinan, Cullinan
Postal
P/Bag X1009 Cullinan 1000
Telephone
012 111 7636
EMIS number
700210096

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cullinan 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 Cullinan Secondary School directly, on 012 111 7636, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cullinan 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 Cullinan Secondary School the best school in Cullinan?
On the numbers that are published, Cullinan Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.9% is lower than STAR OF HOPE SCHOOL's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Cullinan besides Cullinan Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Cullinan, including Chipa-Tabane Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Cullinan Secondary School?
Cullinan Secondary School reported 785 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Cullinan Secondary School?
Yes, Cullinan 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 Cullinan Secondary School's matric results like?
Cullinan Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.9%, in 2025. That's down from 94% in 2023.
Is Cullinan Secondary School a public or private school?
Cullinan Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Cullinan Secondary School?
You can call 012 111 7636. It is located at 12, Gvg Zonderwater Road, Cullinan, Cullinan, Cullinan.
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