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Hirsch Lyons Boys School

Private secondary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (1 circuit)

Hirsch Lyons Boys School is a private secondary school in Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 41 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Hirsch Lyons Boys School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Johannesburg, Hirsch Lyons Boys School is a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

41
Learners
15
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Hirsch Lyons Boys 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 Hirsch Lyons Boys School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

5 other schools in Johannesburg East district, for comparison against Hirsch Lyons Boys School.

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against Hirsch Lyons Boys School's 41; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Hirsch Lyons Boys School's 41; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hirsch Lyons Boys School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Hirsch Lyons Boys School's 41; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hirsch Lyons Boys School, 2,818 compared with 41; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hirsch Lyons Boys School, 2,781 compared with 41; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hirsch Lyons Boys School, 2,936 compared with 41; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Hirsch Lyons Boys School's 41; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hirsch Lyons Boys School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hirsch Lyons Boys School, 2,892 compared with 41; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hirsch Lyons Boys School, 2,888 compared with 41; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Hirsch Lyons Boys School's 41; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
32, Aida Avenue, Cyrildene, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o Box 46286 Orange Grove 2119
Telephone
011 615 6031
Website
hirschlyons.org.za
Email
frontoffice@hirschlyons.org.za
EMIS number
700400905

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hirsch Lyons Boys 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 Hirsch Lyons Boys School directly, on 011 615 6031, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hirsch Lyons Boys 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 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Hirsch Lyons Boys School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hirsch Lyons Boys School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Hirsch Lyons Boys School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Hirsch Lyons Boys School?
Hirsch Lyons Boys School reported 41 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 3 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 Hirsch Lyons Boys School?
Yes. As a private school, Hirsch Lyons Boys 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.
What are Hirsch Lyons Boys School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Hirsch Lyons Boys School.
Is Hirsch Lyons Boys School a public or private school?
Hirsch Lyons Boys School is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Hirsch Lyons Boys School?
You can call 011 615 6031. It is located at 32, Aida Avenue, Cyrildene, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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