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Hirsch Lyons Girls School

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

Hirsch Lyons Girls School is a private secondary school based in Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 59 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Hirsch Lyons Girls School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Johannesburg, Hirsch Lyons Girls School operates as a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

59
Learners
17
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg East district with Hirsch Lyons Girls School.

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against Hirsch Lyons Girls School's 59; 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 Girls School's 59; 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 Girls 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 Girls School's 59; 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 Girls School, 2,818 compared with 59; 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 Girls School, 2,781 compared with 59; 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 Girls School, 2,936 compared with 59; 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 Girls School's 59; 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 Girls 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 Girls School, 2,892 compared with 59; 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 Girls School, 2,888 compared with 59; 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 Girls School's 59; 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
19, Innes Road, Observatory, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o Box 46286 Orange Grove 2119
Telephone
084 354 9172
Website
hirschlyons.org.za
Email
frontoffice@hirschlyons.org.za
EMIS number
700400904

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hirsch Lyons Girls 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 Girls School directly, on 084 354 9172, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hirsch Lyons Girls 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 Girls School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hirsch Lyons Girls 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 Girls 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 Girls School?
Hirsch Lyons Girls School reported 59 learners and 17 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 Girls School?
Yes. As a private school, Hirsch Lyons Girls 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 Girls School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Hirsch Lyons Girls School.
Is Hirsch Lyons Girls School a public or private school?
Hirsch Lyons Girls 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 Girls School?
You can call 084 354 9172. It is located at 19, Innes Road, Observatory, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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