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Public high school
Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School
Centurion, Pretoria, Gauteng
Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School is a public high school in Centurion, Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 2 186 learners and 69 educators, about 31.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 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, 86.7% of its 293 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
86.7% of the school's 293 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 240 | 194 | 80.8% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 346 | 294 | 85.0% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 293 | 254 | 86.7% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 2 186 |
| Educators (2025) | 69 |
| Learners per educator | 31.7 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 38% of 82 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700400458 |
| Exam centre number | 8400458 |
Address and location
| Street address | 6122, Lalaphanzi Street, Olivenhoutbosch, Centurion, Pretoria |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 391 Weirdepark 0149 |
| Suburb / area | Centurion |
| Town | Pretoria |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Tshwane South |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79900106 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
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Questions about Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School
Is Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School a public or private school?
Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School's matric pass rate?
86.7% of its 293 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 80.8%, 2024 85.0%.
How many learners are at Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School?
2 186 learners and 69 educators (about 31.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 38% of 82 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700400458. Its exam centre number is 8400458.
Where is Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School?
6122, Lalaphanzi Street, Olivenhoutbosch, Centurion, Pretoria. It is in Centurion, Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane South education district. Phone 012 652 3707.
Schools near Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School
Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School 2
Centurion, Pretoria, Gauteng 1.0 km
Philena Middle Farm School
Centurion, Pretoria, Gauteng 1.0 km
Olievenhoutbosch Primary
Olievenhoutbosch, Centurion, Gauteng 1.0 km
Bathabile Primary Farm School
Centurion, Pretoria, Gauteng 1.1 km
Steve Tshwete Boarding School
Middelburg, Mpumalanga 1.5 km
87.5% matric 2025Steve Tswete Secondary School
Centurion, Pretoria, Gauteng 1.5 km
77.3% matric 2025Blue Hills College
Blue Hills, Midrand, Gauteng 1.6 km
Walter Sisulu Primary School
Centurion, Pretoria, Gauteng 1.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.