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Pretoria Central High School

Public secondary school · Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (3 circuit)

Pretoria Central High School is a public secondary school in Pretoria. Its last matric group achieved a 95.1% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Pretoria Central High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Pretoria, Pretoria Central High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,177
Learners
50
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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More about this school

  • Located at 321 Servaas Street, Pretoria West, in the Tshwane South education district.
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Pretoria Central High School 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 Pretoria Central High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 204 matric candidates from Pretoria Central High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.1% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316113382.6%
202415114495.4%
202520419495.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Pretoria Central High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics434195.3%
Mathematical Literacy10910394.5%
Physical Sciences4040100.0%
Life Sciences4040100.0%
Accounting716084.5%
Business Studies1049793.3%
Economics382668.4%
Geography4848100.0%
History484797.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

Here is how Pretoria Central High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Tshwane South district.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Pretoria Central High School's 1,177; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pretoria Central High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Pretoria Central High School's 1,177; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Pretoria Central High School's 95.1%.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,186 learners against Pretoria Central High School's 1,177; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.7% against Pretoria Central High School's 95.1%.
  • Legora Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pretoria Central High School, 2,176 compared with 1,177; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pretoria Central High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,157 learners against Pretoria Central High School's 1,177; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pretoria Central High School; 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 Pretoria Central High School, 2,668 compared with 1,177; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pretoria Central High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Pretoria Central High School's 1,177; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pretoria Central High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Pretoria Central High School's 1,177; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pretoria Central High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pretoria Central High School, 2,226 compared with 1,177; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pretoria Central High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Pretoria Central High School's 1,177; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Pretoria Central High School's 95.1%.
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 Pretoria Central High School for 2027

Pretoria Central High 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
321, Servaas Street, Pretoria West, , Pretoria
Postal
321 Servaas Street Pretoria West 0183
Telephone
012 327 5772
EMIS number
700400331

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pretoria Central High 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 Pretoria Central High School directly, on 012 327 5772, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pretoria Central High School?
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 Pretoria Central High School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Pretoria Central High School's matric pass rate of 95.1% 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 Pretoria Central High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Pretoria Central High School?
Pretoria Central High School reported 1,177 learners and 50 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 Pretoria Central High School?
Yes, Pretoria Central High 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 Pretoria Central High School's matric results like?
Pretoria Central High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.1%, in 2025. That's up from 82.6% in 2023.
Is Pretoria Central High School a public or private school?
Pretoria Central High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pretoria Central High School?
You can call 012 327 5772. It is located at 321, Servaas Street, Pretoria West, , Pretoria.
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