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Lavela Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (6 circuit)

Welcome to Lavela Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Soweto, Johannesburg. Around 694 learners are enrolled here.

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Lavela Secondary School is a public secondary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

694
Learners
29
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, Lavela 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 Lavela Secondary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

Here is how Lavela Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg Central district.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Lavela Secondary School's 694; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lavela Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Lavela Secondary School, 2,371 compared with 694; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lavela Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Lavela Secondary School's 694; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lavela Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lavela Secondary School, 1,987 compared with 694; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lavela Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Lavela Secondary School, 1,952 compared with 694, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lavela Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Lavela Secondary School's 694, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lavela Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 694; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lavela Secondary 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 Lavela Secondary School's 694; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lavela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Lavela Secondary School's 694; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lavela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lavela Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 694; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lavela Secondary School; 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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Lavela Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Lavela Secondary 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
1586, Dlamini Street, Zola North, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
Box 701 Kwa-Xuma 1868
Telephone
011 930 5218
EMIS number
700110874

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lavela 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 Lavela Secondary School directly, on 011 930 5218, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lavela 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 Lavela Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lavela Secondary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Lavela Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lavela Secondary School?
Lavela Secondary School reported 694 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Lavela Secondary School?
Yes, Lavela 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 Lavela Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Lavela Secondary School.
Is Lavela Secondary School a public or private school?
Lavela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lavela Secondary School?
You can call 011 930 5218. It is located at 1586, Dlamini Street, Zola North, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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