Choosing a private school in Centurion: a parent’s guide from Veritas Academics
Choosing a school means thinking about your child’s learning, your family’s daily routine and the support you need. Write down your priorities, then ask each school clear, practical questions. This guide from Veritas Academics in Rooihuiskraal, Centurion offers a starting point for those conversations.
Start with your child’s needs
Consider how your child learns, where they feel confident and what they find difficult. Think about friendships, independence, homework and any support they already receive.
Ask how teachers notice when a learner needs help, how academic support is arranged and how the school communicates progress or concerns. Share the information that will help the school understand your child.
Veritas Academics offers education from age 3 to Grade 12, with small classes, individual attention and extra lessons. Explore our academics and learner support before discussing your child’s needs with the school.
Ask about teaching and language
Ask about the language of teaching, the subjects available in your child’s grade and how learning is assessed. For older learners, discuss subject choices and the examination pathway directly with the school before making a decision.
Veritas Academics follows the CAPS curriculum and prepares learners for the National Senior Certificate (NSC). English is the language of instruction and Afrikaans is the second official language. The school year has four terms, with reports at the end of each term. Your child’s latest school report can help make an admissions discussion more useful.
Subjects offered in Grades 10–12 include Business Studies, Visual Arts, Tourism, Mathematical Literacy, Mathematics, English, Afrikaans, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, History and Geography. Contact the school to discuss subject combinations and availability.
Look at the full cost
Monthly tuition is only part of a school budget. Compare what is included, what costs extra and how many payments are required, particularly in Grade 12.
The Veritas Academics 2027 fees include breakfast, a cooked lunch, an afternoon snack, academic aftercare, scheduled holiday care, textbooks, extra lessons, Chess and Scouts. Tablets are included for Grades 7–12. Stationery packs and toiletries are excluded, and some activities and specialist services carry an additional cost.
Holiday care follows the school’s schedule, so confirm the dates you need; holiday care is not offered after Term 4. Read the 2027 school fees and admissions information and the 2027 prospectus and admission pack for grade-specific fees, payment options, sibling discounts and non-refundable enrolment fees. Confirm the payment deadline with the school.
Understand the support available
Ask how homework and studying are supported, when extra help is available and how the school works with specialist services.
Veritas Academics includes academic aftercare and extra lessons. A counsellor is available at no additional cost. Speech therapy and educational psychology services are available on the grounds at an additional cost.
If your child already receives specialist support, discuss their needs with the school. Provide relevant reports through the agreed admissions process so that the discussion is based on useful information.
Try the daily journey
Consider the route from home or work, collection arrangements and whether aftercare fits your routine. Try the journey at the times you would actually travel.
Veritas Academics is at 9 Panorama Road, Rooihuiskraal, Centurion. Ask about arrival and collection procedures, and confirm the aftercare and holiday-care arrangements your family needs.
Prepare for admissions
Read the current admission pack and its document checklist before applying. The form requests supporting information such as school and specialist reports, identification, proof of address and relevant health documents. Ask the school how to submit personal information and what to do if a document is missing.
Complete the required signatures and initials carefully. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted. Places are subject to availability and an affordability assessment.
Ready to ask questions?
Tell us your child’s age or grade and the questions that matter most to your family. Enquire about a school visit or discuss the next steps with the school. A visit enquiry does not reserve an appointment; please confirm arrangements directly.
Contact Veritas Academics on 060 809 6818 or email info@veritasschoolgroup.com. Keep the admissions page and current 2027 pack handy as you compare your options.
