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Gauteng Central College

Private combined school · Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (3 circuit)

Gauteng Central College is a private combined school based in Pretoria. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Gauteng Central College, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Pretoria, Gauteng Central College operates as a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

164
Learners
8
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Gauteng 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 Gauteng Central College directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Gauteng Central College entered 22 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231029189.2%
2024292379.3%
20252222100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Gauteng Central College offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics5480.0%
Mathematical Literacy272177.8%
Physical Sciences4375.0%
Life Sciences9555.6%
Accounting4375.0%
Business Studies221254.5%
Economics11654.5%
Geography222090.9%
History8787.5%
English First Additional Language1919100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

Here is how Gauteng Central College compares with 5 other schools listed under Tshwane South district.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Gauteng Central College's 164; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Gauteng Central College's 164; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Gauteng Central College's 100%).
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,186 learners against Gauteng Central College's 164; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.7% against Gauteng Central College's 100%.
  • Legora Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gauteng Central College, 2,176 compared with 164; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,157 learners against Gauteng Central College's 164; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Gauteng Central College, 2,668 compared with 164; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Gauteng Central College's 164; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Gauteng Central College's 164; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gauteng Central College, 2,226 compared with 164; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Gauteng Central College's 164; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Gauteng Central College's 100%).
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
391, Pretorius Street, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, Pretoria
Telephone
012 320 3691
Website
gautengcentralcollege.co.za
Email
info@gautengcentralcollege.co.za
EMIS number
700400897

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gauteng 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 Gauteng Central College directly, on 012 320 3691, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gauteng 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Gauteng Central College the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Gauteng Central College's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of HOËRSKOOL WATERKLOOF at 100%.
How many other schools are there in Pretoria besides Gauteng Central College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Gauteng Central College?
Gauteng Central College reported 164 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Gauteng Central College?
Yes. As a private school, Gauteng 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 Gauteng Central College's matric results like?
Gauteng Central College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 89.2% in 2023.
Is Gauteng Central College a public or private school?
Gauteng Central College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Gauteng Central College?
You can call 012 320 3691. It is located at 391, Pretorius Street, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, Pretoria.
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