Private combined school · Lenasia South, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (2 circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 55 | 54 | 98.2% |
| 2024 | 45 | 45 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 48 | 48 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Gibson Pillay Learning Academy reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 28 | 28 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 21 | 20 | 95.2% |
| Accounting | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 26 | 26 | 100.0% |
| History | 37 | 37 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.