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Steve Tswete Secondary School

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

Steve Tswete Secondary School is a public secondary school in Centurion, Pretoria. Its most recent matric class posted a 77.3% pass rate.

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Located in Centurion, Pretoria, Steve Tswete Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,928
Learners
48
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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More about this school

  • A school-data aggregator (SchoolSeek) lists the school's enrolment at approximately 1,928 learners -- unverified beyond this single secondary source, included for reference only.
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Steve Tswete Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Steve Tswete Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Steve Tswete Secondary School entered 286 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 77.3% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316113986.3%
202423118077.9%
202528622177.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Steve Tswete Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics652843.1%
Mathematical Literacy16814284.5%
Physical Sciences622845.2%
Life Sciences625080.6%
Accounting402972.5%
Business Studies403895.0%
Economics403792.5%
Geography19315379.3%
History13211687.9%
English First Additional Language233233100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane South district with Steve Tswete Secondary School.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is a similar size to Steve Tswete Secondary School, with 2,404 learners against 1,928; is a public primary school, a different phase than Steve Tswete Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is a similar size to Steve Tswete Secondary School, with 2,221 learners against 1,928; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Steve Tswete Secondary School's 77.3%.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Steve Tswete Secondary School, at 2,186 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.7% against Steve Tswete Secondary School's 77.3%.
  • Legora Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Steve Tswete Secondary School, at 2,176 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Steve Tswete Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Steve Tswete Secondary School, at 2,157 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Steve Tswete Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is a similar size to Steve Tswete Secondary School, with 2,668 learners against 1,928; is a public primary school, a different phase than Steve Tswete Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is a similar size to Steve Tswete Secondary School, with 2,404 learners against 1,928; is a public primary school, a different phase than Steve Tswete Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Steve Tswete Secondary School, at 2,356 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Steve Tswete Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Steve Tswete Secondary School, at 2,226 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Steve Tswete Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is a similar size to Steve Tswete Secondary School, with 2,221 learners against 1,928; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Steve Tswete Secondary School's 77.3%.
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 Steve Tswete Secondary School for 2027

Because Steve Tswete Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
2711, Umzakuzi Street, Ext 21, Olievenhoutbosch, Centurion, Pretoria
Postal
P.o Box 89141 Heuweloord 0173
Telephone
012 065 0161
EMIS number
700400075

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Steve Tswete 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 Steve Tswete Secondary School directly, on 012 065 0161, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Steve Tswete Secondary 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 Steve Tswete Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Steve Tswete Secondary School's matric pass rate of 77.3% 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 Steve Tswete 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 Steve Tswete Secondary School?
Steve Tswete Secondary School reported 1,928 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Steve Tswete Secondary School?
Yes, Steve Tswete 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 Steve Tswete Secondary School's matric results like?
Steve Tswete Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 77.3%, in 2025. That's down from 86.3% in 2023.
Is Steve Tswete Secondary School a public or private school?
Steve Tswete Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Steve Tswete Secondary School?
You can call 012 065 0161. It is located at 2711, Umzakuzi Street, Ext 21, Olievenhoutbosch, Centurion, Pretoria.
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