VerifiedGauteng Central College (Pty) Ltd, at 391 Pretorius Street in Pretoria, is not on the Department of Higher Education and Training’s registers of private colleges or private higher education institutions. It does, however, hold current accreditations with the QCTO and Umalusi for specific programmes.
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What the registers show (September 2026)
| Body | Record |
|---|---|
| DHET private college and higher education registers | Not listed |
| Umalusi | Accredited private school, reference 19 SCH01 00670 (high school phase) |
| QCTO, NATED N4 to N6 | Active until 17 January 2027 for business, secretarial, tourism and engineering programmes |
| QCTO, occupational | Active accreditations including ECD Practitioner, Child and Youth Care Worker, Health Promotion Officer, Social Auxiliary Worker and HR Management Administrator |
What this means
- Colleges offering only N4 to N6 and occupational programmes need QCTO accreditation rather than DHET registration.
- Its school accreditation with Umalusi covers school grades, not college programmes.
- Accreditations are programme-specific and time-limited, so check the programme you want and its end date.
NATED N4 to N6 programmes are being phased out nationally, and the college’s N4 to N6 accreditation runs to January 2027. Ask how you would complete your studies.
Before enrolling
- Look up the programme on the QCTO provider databases.
- Ask the college for its current accreditation letter.
- Get fees and refund terms in writing.
- Remember: it is private, so NSFAS does not fund it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gauteng Central College accredited?
It holds current QCTO accreditations for specific N4 to N6 and occupational programmes, and Umalusi accreditation as a private school.
Is Gauteng Central College registered with DHET?
It does not appear on the DHET registers checked in 2026.