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Lawley Primary School

Public primary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (2 circuit)

Lawley Primary School is a public primary school based in Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 2,715 learners.

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

In Johannesburg, Lawley Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

2,715
Learners
73
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lawley Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Lawley Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

Here is how Lawley Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg South district.

  • Spectrum Primary School is a similar size to Lawley Primary School, with 2,888 learners against 2,715, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Elethu Themba Public School is a similar size to Lawley Primary School, with 2,306 learners against 2,715; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lawley Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 86.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lawley Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Southview High School is a similar size to Lawley Primary School, with 2,274 learners against 2,715; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lawley Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lawley Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Leshata Secondary School is a similar size to Lawley Primary School, with 2,194 learners against 2,715; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lawley Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lawley Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Apex Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lawley Primary School, at 2,173 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is a similar size to Lawley Primary School, with 2,936 learners against 2,715; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lawley Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lawley Primary School, at 2,896 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lawley Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lawley Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is a similar size to Lawley Primary School, with 2,892 learners against 2,715, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is a similar size to Lawley Primary School, with 2,888 learners against 2,715, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is a similar size to Lawley Primary School, with 2,848 learners against 2,715, 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 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Lawley Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Lawley Primary 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
461, 3Rd Avenue, Enneradale, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
461 3Rd Avenue Lawley 1824
Telephone
010 335 1997
EMIS number
700110031

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lawley Primary 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 Lawley Primary School directly, on 010 335 1997, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lawley Primary 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 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Lawley Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lawley Primary 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 Lawley Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lawley Primary School?
Lawley Primary School reported 2,715 learners and 73 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Lawley Primary School?
Yes, Lawley Primary 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.
Is Lawley Primary School a public or private school?
Lawley Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lawley Primary School?
You can call 010 335 1997. It is located at 461, 3Rd Avenue, Enneradale, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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