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Sutherland High School

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

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

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

1,322
Learners
96
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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More about this school

  • Founded in 1987.
  • In September 2011 pupils set a Rubik's Cube speed-solving record, solving 711 cubes in one hour.
  • Won the PEMHSAA inter-high schools athletics title 20 consecutive times, from 1991 to 2011.
  • Notable alumni include broadcaster Gareth Cliff and Miss South Africa 2009 Nicole Flint.
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Sutherland High School entered 253 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023246246100.0%
2024259259100.0%
2025253253100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sutherland High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics14713994.6%
Mathematical Literacy11211199.1%
Physical Sciences9494100.0%
Life Sciences9999100.0%
Accounting4141100.0%
Business Studies11711699.1%
Economics302996.7%
Geography3232100.0%
History5454100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Tshwane South district

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Sutherland High School's 1,322; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sutherland High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Sutherland High School's 1,322; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Sutherland High School's 100%).
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,186 learners against Sutherland High School's 1,322; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.7% against Sutherland High School's 100%.
  • Legora Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sutherland High School, 2,176 compared with 1,322; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sutherland High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,157 learners against Sutherland High School's 1,322; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sutherland High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Sutherland High School, 2,668 compared with 1,322; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sutherland High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Sutherland High School's 1,322; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sutherland High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Sutherland High School's 1,322; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sutherland High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sutherland High School, 2,226 compared with 1,322; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sutherland High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Sutherland High School's 1,322; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Sutherland High School'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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Sutherland High School for 2027

Sutherland 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
1333, Willem Botha Avenue, Eldoraigne, Centurion, Pretoria
Postal
P O Box 52227 Wierda Park 0149
Telephone
012 658 5880
Email
5f9f2018bd9a42b88167939efd04c474@sutherlandhs.co.za
EMIS number
700211144

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sutherland 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 Sutherland High School directly, on 012 658 5880, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sutherland 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 Sutherland High School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Sutherland High School'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 Sutherland 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 Sutherland High School?
Sutherland High School reported 1,322 learners and 96 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Sutherland High School?
Yes, Sutherland 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 Sutherland High School's matric results like?
Sutherland High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Sutherland High School a public or private school?
Sutherland High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sutherland High School?
You can call 012 658 5880. It is located at 1333, Willem Botha Avenue, Eldoraigne, Centurion, Pretoria.
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