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Public high school
Central Secondary School
Soshanguve, Pretoria, Gauteng
Central Secondary School is a public high school in Soshanguve, Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 421 learners and 46 educators, about 30.9 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 92.1% of its 239 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
92.1% of the school's 239 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 181 | 145 | 80.1% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 196 | 180 | 91.8% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 239 | 220 | 92.1% | 89.1% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 421 |
| Educators (2025) | 46 |
| Learners per educator | 30.9 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 45% of 119 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 700240598 |
| Exam centre number | 8240598 |
Address and location
| Street address | 768, Umkhobeza Street, Soshanguve, Soshanguve, Pretoria |
|---|---|
| Postal address | X 7 Soshanguve 0152 |
| Suburb / area | Soshanguve |
| Town | Pretoria |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Tshwane West |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79900036 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Gauteng open the year before your child starts school. In Gauteng, apply through the Gauteng Department of Education online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Central Secondary School
Is Central Secondary School a public or private school?
Central Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Central Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Central Secondary School's matric pass rate?
92.1% of its 239 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 80.1%, 2024 91.8%.
How many learners are at Central Secondary School?
1 421 learners and 46 educators (about 30.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 45% of 119 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Central Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700240598. Its exam centre number is 8240598.
Where is Central Secondary School?
768, Umkhobeza Street, Soshanguve, Soshanguve, Pretoria. It is in Soshanguve, Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane West education district. Phone 012 791 8056.
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87.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.