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Gibson Pillay Learning Academy

Private combined school · Lenasia South, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (2 circuit)

In Lenasia South, Johannesburg, Gibson Pillay Learning Academy operates as a private combined school. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Gibson Pillay Learning Academy: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Gibson Pillay Learning Academy is a private combined school serving families in and around Lenasia South, Johannesburg. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

697
Learners
31
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Gibson Pillay Learning Academy sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 48 matric candidates from Gibson Pillay Learning Academy sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023555498.2%
20244545100.0%
20254848100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Gibson Pillay Learning Academy reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1818100.0%
Mathematical Literacy2828100.0%
Physical Sciences1212100.0%
Life Sciences212095.2%
Accounting99100.0%
Business Studies2626100.0%
History3737100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Johannesburg South district

  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Gibson Pillay Learning Academy's 697; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gibson Pillay Learning Academy, 2,715 compared with 697; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,306 learners against Gibson Pillay Learning Academy's 697; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.9% against Gibson Pillay Learning Academy's 100%.
  • Southview High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Gibson Pillay Learning Academy's 697; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.2% against Gibson Pillay Learning Academy's 100%.
  • Leshata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gibson Pillay Learning Academy, 2,194 compared with 697; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against Gibson Pillay Learning Academy's 100%).

Johannesburg

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Gibson Pillay Learning Academy's 697; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gibson Pillay Learning Academy, 2,896 compared with 697; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Gibson Pillay Learning Academy's 100%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Gibson Pillay Learning Academy's 697; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Gibson Pillay Learning Academy's 697; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gibson Pillay Learning Academy, 2,848 compared with 697; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1144, Lancaster Road, , Lenasia South, Johannesburg
Postal
13052 Kiasha Park 1829
Telephone
011 855 0672
Website
gibsonpillay.co.za
Email
gpla05@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
700111922

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gibson Pillay Learning Academy?
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 Gibson Pillay Learning Academy directly, on 011 855 0672, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gibson Pillay Learning Academy?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Gibson Pillay Learning Academy the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Gibson Pillay Learning Academy's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Gibson Pillay Learning Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Gibson Pillay Learning Academy?
Gibson Pillay Learning Academy reported 697 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Gibson Pillay Learning Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Gibson Pillay Learning Academy 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.
What are Gibson Pillay Learning Academy's matric results like?
Gibson Pillay Learning Academy's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.2% since 2023.
Is Gibson Pillay Learning Academy a public or private school?
Gibson Pillay Learning Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Gibson Pillay Learning Academy?
You can call 011 855 0672. It is located at 1144, Lancaster Road, , Lenasia South, Johannesburg.
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