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Lanternskool Combined School

Public combined school, learning disability specialisation · Roodepoort, Roodepoort, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (4 circuit)

Lanternskool Combined School is a public combined school in Roodepoort. Its last matric group achieved a 96.1% pass rate.

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

Located in Roodepoort, Lanternskool Combined School is a public combined school.

659
Learners
53
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Learning Disability
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lanternskool Combined School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Lanternskool Combined School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 51 matric candidates from Lanternskool Combined School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96.1% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023444193.2%
2024514996.1%
2025514996.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Lanternskool Combined School offered results across 4 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy515098.0%
Life Sciences9555.6%
Business Studies312064.5%
English First Additional Language77100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg West district with Lanternskool Combined School.

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Lanternskool Combined School's 659; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lanternskool Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Lanternskool Combined School's 96.1%.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against Lanternskool Combined School's 659, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,901 learners against Lanternskool Combined School's 659; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lanternskool Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lanternskool Combined School, 1,861 compared with 659; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lanternskool Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Lanternskool Combined School's 96.1%.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,846 learners against Lanternskool Combined School's 659; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lanternskool Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.7% against Lanternskool Combined School's 96.1%.

Roodepoort

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

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Lanternskool Combined School's 659; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lanternskool Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Lanternskool Combined School's 96.1%.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against Lanternskool Combined School's 659, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Raymond Mhlaba Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation teaches considerably more learners than Lanternskool Combined School, 1,663 compared with 659; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lanternskool Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Lanternskool Combined School's 96.1%.
  • Florida Park High School teaches considerably more learners than Lanternskool Combined School, 1,626 compared with 659; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lanternskool Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.4% against Lanternskool Combined School's 96.1%).
  • Mayibuye Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lanternskool Combined School, 1,545 compared with 659; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lanternskool Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Lanternskool Combined School for 2027

As a public school, Lanternskool Combined School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
192, Corner Lower Mainreef & South Road, Lindhaven, Roodepoort, Roodepoort
Postal
Private Bag X4 Westgate 1734
Telephone
011 760 1096
EMIS number
700250852

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lanternskool Combined 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 Lanternskool Combined School directly, on 011 760 1096, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lanternskool Combined 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Lanternskool Combined School the best school in Roodepoort?
On the numbers that are published, Lanternskool Combined School's matric pass rate of 96.1% is lower than RAYMOND MHLABA MATHS, SCIENCE & ICT SCHOOL OF SPECIALISATION's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Roodepoort besides Lanternskool Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Roodepoort, including Forte Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lanternskool Combined School?
Lanternskool Combined School reported 659 learners and 53 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Lanternskool Combined School?
Yes, Lanternskool Combined 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 Lanternskool Combined School's matric results like?
Lanternskool Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 93.2% since 2023.
Is Lanternskool Combined School a public or private school?
Lanternskool Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lanternskool Combined School?
You can call 011 760 1096. It is located at 192, Corner Lower Mainreef & South Road, Lindhaven, Roodepoort, Roodepoort.
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