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Steve Tswete Secondary School
Centurion, Pretoria, Gauteng
Steve Tswete 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 1 928 learners and 48 educators, about 40.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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, 77.3% of its 286 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
77.3% of the school's 286 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 161 | 139 | 86.3% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 231 | 180 | 77.9% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 286 | 221 | 77.3% | 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) | 1 928 |
| Educators (2025) | 48 |
| Learners per educator | 40.2 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 2% of 119 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700400075 |
| Exam centre number | 8400075 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2711, Umzakuzi Street, Ext 21, Olievenhoutbosch, Centurion, Pretoria |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O Box 89141 Heuweloord 0173 |
| 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 Steve Tswete Secondary School
Is Steve Tswete Secondary School a public or private school?
Steve Tswete Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Steve Tswete 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 Steve Tswete Secondary School's matric pass rate?
77.3% of its 286 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 86.3%, 2024 77.9%.
How many learners are at Steve Tswete Secondary School?
1 928 learners and 48 educators (about 40.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 2% of 119 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Steve Tswete Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700400075. Its exam centre number is 8400075.
Where is Steve Tswete Secondary School?
2711, Umzakuzi Street, Ext 21, Olievenhoutbosch, Centurion, Pretoria. It is in Centurion, Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane South education district. Phone 012 065 0161.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.