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High School Zwartkop

Public secondary school, ordinary & technical specialisation · Centurion, Centurion, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (1 circuit)

High School Zwartkop is a public secondary school based in Centurion. 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 High School Zwartkop, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Centurion, High School Zwartkop operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,931
Learners
114
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Ordinary & Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

High School Zwartkop is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for High School Zwartkop specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 342 learners from High School Zwartkop who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023310310100.0%
2024334334100.0%
2025342342100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Zwartkop offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics153153100.0%
Mathematical Literacy166166100.0%
Physical Sciences1019796.0%
Life Sciences11010595.5%
Accounting6262100.0%
Business Studies17215992.4%
Economics201995.0%
Geography2121100.0%
History525198.1%
English First Additional Language309309100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

5 other schools in Tshwane South district, for comparison against High School Zwartkop.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is a similar size to High School Zwartkop, with 2,404 learners against 1,931; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Zwartkop; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is a similar size to High School Zwartkop, with 2,221 learners against 1,931; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against High School Zwartkop's 100%).
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Zwartkop, at 2,186 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.7% against High School Zwartkop's 100%.
  • Legora Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Zwartkop, at 2,176 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Zwartkop; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Zwartkop, at 2,157 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Zwartkop; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Centurion

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

  • Olievenhoutbosch Primary Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Zwartkop, at 1,626 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Zwartkop; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Lyttelton Manor High School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Zwartkop, at 1,454 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.7% against High School Zwartkop's 100%.
  • High School Centurion is noticeably smaller, with 875 learners against High School Zwartkop's 1,931; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against High School Zwartkop's 100%).
  • Erasmia Primary School teaches fewer learners than High School Zwartkop, 799 compared with 1,931; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Zwartkop; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Irene Middle Farm School is noticeably smaller, with 631 learners against High School Zwartkop's 1,931; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Zwartkop; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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 High School Zwartkop for 2027

High School Zwartkop 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
1, H/V Mopaniweg & Ou Johannesburgweg, Hennopspark, Centurion, Centurion
Postal
Privaatsak X109 Centurion 0046
Telephone
012 654 8041
Website
zwarries.co.za
Email
wenners@zwarries.co.za
EMIS number
700210252

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Zwartkop?
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 High School Zwartkop directly, on 012 654 8041, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Zwartkop?
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 High School Zwartkop the best school in Centurion?
On the numbers that are published, High School Zwartkop's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of HOËRSKOOL CENTURION at 100%.
How many other schools are there in Centurion besides High School Zwartkop?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Centurion, including Olievenhoutbosch Primary.
How big are the classes at High School Zwartkop?
High School Zwartkop reported 1,931 learners and 114 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 High School Zwartkop?
Yes, High School Zwartkop 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 High School Zwartkop's matric results like?
High School Zwartkop's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is High School Zwartkop a public or private school?
High School Zwartkop is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Zwartkop?
You can call 012 654 8041. It is located at 1, H/V Mopaniweg & Ou Johannesburgweg, Hennopspark, Centurion, Centurion.
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