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Lawley Secondary School No.3

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

Welcome to Lawley Secondary School No.3, a public secondary school serving Lawley, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 196 learners.

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Lawley Secondary School No.3 is a public secondary school in Lawley, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

196
Learners
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, Lawley Secondary School No.3 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 Lawley Secondary School No.3 for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg South district with Lawley Secondary School No.3.

  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Lawley Secondary School No.3's 196; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lawley Secondary School No.3; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lawley Secondary School No.3, 2,715 compared with 196; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lawley Secondary School No.3; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,306 learners against Lawley Secondary School No.3's 196; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lawley Secondary School No.3; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 86.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lawley Secondary School No.3 doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Southview High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Lawley Secondary School No.3's 196; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lawley Secondary School No.3 doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Leshata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lawley Secondary School No.3, 2,194 compared with 196; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lawley Secondary School No.3 doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lawley Secondary School No.3.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Lawley Secondary School No.3's 196, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lawley Secondary School No.3, 2,896 compared with 196; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lawley Secondary School No.3 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 Lawley Secondary School No.3's 196; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lawley Secondary School No.3; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Lawley Secondary School No.3's 196; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lawley Secondary School No.3; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lawley Secondary School No.3, 2,848 compared with 196; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lawley Secondary School No.3; 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 Lawley Secondary School No.3 for 2027

As a public school, Lawley Secondary School No.3 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
1272, Piranha Crescent, Lawley Ext 1, Lawley, Johannesburg
Telephone
99
EMIS number
700401331

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lawley Secondary School No.3?
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 No.3 directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lawley Secondary School No.3?
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 Lawley Secondary School No.3 the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lawley Secondary School No.3 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 Secondary School No.3?
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 No.3?
Exact learner and educator numbers are not published for Lawley Secondary School No.3, so no class-size ratio can be worked out.
Do you pay school fees at Lawley Secondary School No.3?
Yes, Lawley Secondary School No.3 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 No.3's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Lawley Secondary School No.3.
Is Lawley Secondary School No.3 a public or private school?
Lawley Secondary School No.3 is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lawley Secondary School No.3?
You can call 99. It is located at 1272, Piranha Crescent, Lawley Ext 1, Lawley, Johannesburg.
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