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Lakeside Secondary School

Public secondary school · Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Lakeside Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Vanderbijlpark. Its last matric group achieved a 95.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Lakeside Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Lakeside Secondary School is a public secondary school in Vanderbijlpark. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,290
Learners
40
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Lakeside Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Lakeside Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 213 learners from Lakeside Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 95.3% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319013671.6%
202415314997.4%
202521320395.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Lakeside Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Economics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics292172.4%
Mathematical Literacy12411592.7%
Physical Sciences281967.9%
Life Sciences887585.2%
Accounting131292.3%
Business Studies413892.7%
Economics1313100.0%
Geography938995.7%
History8484100.0%
English First Additional Language153153100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

5 other schools in Sedibeng West district, for comparison against Lakeside Secondary School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,911 learners against Lakeside Secondary School's 1,290; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lakeside Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Lakeside Secondary School's 1,290; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.1% against Lakeside Secondary School's 95.3%).
  • Letsemeng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,838 learners against Lakeside Secondary School's 1,290; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lakeside Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is a similar size to Lakeside Secondary School, with 1,767 learners against 1,290; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.4% against Lakeside Secondary School's 95.3%).
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is a similar size to Lakeside Secondary School, with 1,686 learners against 1,290; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.1% against Lakeside Secondary School's 95.3%).

Vanderbijlpark

Zooming into Vanderbijlpark, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lakeside Secondary School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,911 learners against Lakeside Secondary School's 1,290; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lakeside Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Lakeside Secondary School's 1,290; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.1% against Lakeside Secondary School's 95.3%).
  • Letsemeng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,838 learners against Lakeside Secondary School's 1,290; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lakeside Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is a similar size to Lakeside Secondary School, with 1,767 learners against 1,290; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.4% against Lakeside Secondary School's 95.3%).
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is a similar size to Lakeside Secondary School, with 1,686 learners against 1,290; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.1% against Lakeside Secondary School's 95.3%).
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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Lakeside Secondary School for 2027

Lakeside Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
4201, Sebiloane, Palm Springs, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark
Postal
5022 Mafatsana 1981
Telephone
016 065 0661
EMIS number
700320754

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lakeside Secondary 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 Lakeside Secondary School directly, on 016 065 0661, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lakeside Secondary 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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Lakeside Secondary School the best school in Vanderbijlpark?
On the numbers that are published, Lakeside Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95.3% is lower than BEVERLY HILLS SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Vanderbijlpark besides Lakeside Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Lakeside Secondary School?
Lakeside Secondary School reported 1,290 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Lakeside Secondary School?
Yes, Lakeside Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Lakeside Secondary School's matric results like?
Lakeside Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.3%, in 2025. That's up from 71.6% in 2023.
Is Lakeside Secondary School a public or private school?
Lakeside Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lakeside Secondary School?
You can call 016 065 0661. It is located at 4201, Sebiloane, Palm Springs, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark.
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