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Hirsch Lyons School

Private combined school · Orange Grove, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (2 circuit)

In Orange Grove, Johannesburg, Hirsch Lyons School operates as a private combined school. The school's roll stands at roughly 51 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Hirsch Lyons School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Hirsch Lyons School is a private combined school serving families in and around Orange Grove, Johannesburg. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

51
Learners
8
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Hirsch Lyons School 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.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

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

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hirsch Lyons School, 3,591 compared with 51; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hirsch Lyons School, 2,896 compared with 51; 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 School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hirsch Lyons School, 2,848 compared with 51; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Hirsch Lyons School's 51; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Hirsch Lyons School's 51; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Hirsch Lyons School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Hirsch Lyons School's 51; 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 Hirsch Lyons School, 2,896 compared with 51; 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 School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Hirsch Lyons School's 51; 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 Hirsch Lyons School's 51; 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 Hirsch Lyons School, 2,848 compared with 51; 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
10, 10Th St, , Orange Grove, Johannesburg
Postal
P O Box 46286 Orange Grove 2119
Telephone
011 640 4314
Website
hirschlyons.org.za
Email
frontoffice@hirschlyons.org.za
EMIS number
700130526

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hirsch Lyons 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 School directly, on 011 640 4314, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hirsch Lyons School?
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 Hirsch Lyons School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hirsch Lyons 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 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 School?
Hirsch Lyons School reported 51 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 6 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 School?
Yes. As a private school, Hirsch Lyons 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 School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Hirsch Lyons School.
Is Hirsch Lyons School a public or private school?
Hirsch Lyons School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Hirsch Lyons School?
You can call 011 640 4314. It is located at 10, 10Th St, , Orange Grove, Johannesburg.
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