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Al-Aqsa School

Private primary school · Lenasia, Soweto, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (2 circuit)

Al-Aqsa School is a private primary school in Lenasia, Soweto. The school's roll stands at roughly 410 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Al-Aqsa School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Lenasia, Soweto, Al-Aqsa School is a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

410
Learners
22
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Al-Aqsa School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Al-Aqsa School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

Here is how Al-Aqsa School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg Central district.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Al-Aqsa School, 2,678 compared with 410; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Al-Aqsa School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against Al-Aqsa School's 410; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Al-Aqsa School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Al-Aqsa School, 2,256 compared with 410; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Al-Aqsa School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against Al-Aqsa School's 410; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Al-Aqsa School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Al-Aqsa School's 410; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Soweto

And within Soweto itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Noordgesig Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,394 learners against Al-Aqsa School's 410; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Al-Aqsa School's 410; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Protea Glen Primary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Al-Aqsa School, 1,887 compared with 410; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Somelulwazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Al-Aqsa School, 1,787 compared with 410; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Basa Protea Glen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Al-Aqsa School, 1,578 compared with 410; is a private combined school, a different phase than Al-Aqsa School; and posted a 97.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Al-Aqsa School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
58, Sirkon Avenue, , Lenasia, Soweto
Postal
P.o. Box 2932 Lenasia 1820
Telephone
011 854 8426
EMIS number
700111906

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Al-Aqsa School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Al-Aqsa School directly, on 011 854 8426, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Al-Aqsa School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Al-Aqsa School the best school in Soweto?
No matric pass rate is on record for Al-Aqsa School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Soweto besides Al-Aqsa School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Soweto, including Noordgesig Primary School.
How big are the classes at Al-Aqsa School?
Al-Aqsa School reported 410 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Al-Aqsa School?
Yes. As a private school, Al-Aqsa School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Al-Aqsa School a public or private school?
Al-Aqsa School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Al-Aqsa School?
You can call 011 854 8426. It is located at 58, Sirkon Avenue, , Lenasia, Soweto.
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