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Lawley Secondary School

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

Lawley Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Lawley, Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 78.9%.

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

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

1,966
Learners
74
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lawley Secondary 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 Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Lawley Secondary School entered 370 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 78.9% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202329122477.0%
202428923982.7%
202537029278.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Lawley Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics484083.3%
Mathematical Literacy24119580.9%
Physical Sciences453986.7%
Life Sciences14610471.2%
Accounting272281.5%
Business Studies564376.8%
Economics563867.9%
Geography23318679.8%
History18817392.0%
English First Additional Language289289100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

5 other schools in Johannesburg South district, for comparison against Lawley Secondary School.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lawley Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,966; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lawley Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lawley Secondary School, at 2,715 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lawley Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School is a similar size to Lawley Secondary School, with 2,306 learners against 1,966; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lawley Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.9% against Lawley Secondary School's 78.9%.
  • Southview High School is a similar size to Lawley Secondary School, with 2,274 learners against 1,966; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Lawley Secondary School's 78.9%.
  • Leshata Secondary School is a similar size to Lawley Secondary School, with 2,194 learners against 1,966; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Lawley Secondary School's 78.9%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lawley Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,966, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Lawley Secondary School's 1,966; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (78.3% against Lawley Secondary School's 78.9%).
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lawley Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,966; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lawley Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lawley Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,966; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lawley Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Lawley Secondary School's 1,966; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lawley Secondary School; 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 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Lawley Secondary School for 2027

Because Lawley Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
6961, Thabang Street, Extension 3, Lawley, Johannesburg
Postal
6961 Thabang Street 1824
Telephone
010 634 4628
EMIS number
700400429

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lawley 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 Lawley Secondary School directly, on 010 634 4628, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lawley Secondary 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 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Lawley Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Lawley Secondary School's 78.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Lawley Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lawley Secondary School?
Lawley Secondary School reported 1,966 learners and 74 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Secondary School?
Yes, Lawley 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 Lawley Secondary School's matric results like?
Lawley Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 77% since 2023.
Is Lawley Secondary School a public or private school?
Lawley Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lawley Secondary School?
You can call 010 634 4628. It is located at 6961, Thabang Street, Extension 3, Lawley, Johannesburg.
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