| 2012 Currie Cup Premier Division | |
|---|---|
| Champions | Western Province (33rd title) |
| Runners-up | Sharks |
| Matches played | 35 |
| Attendance | 645,820 (average 18,452 per match) |
| Tries scored | 169 (average 4.8 per match) |
| Top point scorer | Louis Fouché (137) |
| Top try scorer | Raymond Rhule (8) |
The 2012 Currie Cup Premier Division was the 74th season in the competition since it started in 1889 and was contested from 11 August to 27 October 2012. The tournament (known as the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division for sponsorship reasons) is the top tier of South Africa's premier domestic rugby union competition.