Pretoria Central High School
Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South
About Pretoria Central High School
With EMIS number 700400331, Pretoria Central High School is a public secondary school located in Pretoria, Gauteng, operating within the Tshwane South district. The 2025 academic year saw 1177 enrolled learners instructed by 50 educators, resulting in a ratio of 24:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Pretoria Central High School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Pretoria Central High School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Pretoria Central High School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Pretoria Central High School reported a total enrollment of 1,177 learners with a teaching staff of 50 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Pretoria Central High School is situated in Pretoria, within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Tshwane South education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, under the City Of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 321, Servaas Street, Pretoria West, Pretoria. For postal correspondence, use: 321 Servaas Street Pretoria West 0183.
Curriculum & Academics
Pretoria Central High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Pretoria Central High School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Pretoria Central High School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
321, Servaas Street, Pretoria West, Pretoria
Pretoria, Gauteng
Postal
321 Servaas Street Pretoria West 0183
Phone
+27 12 327 5772Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700400331
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.