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Lawson Brown High School

Public secondary school · Millard Grange, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Lawson Brown High School is a public secondary school in Millard Grange, Port Elizabeth. Its most recent matric class posted a 87.6% pass rate.

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Located in Millard Grange, Port Elizabeth, Lawson Brown High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

804
Learners
40
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lawson Brown High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Lawson Brown High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 137 learners from Lawson Brown High School who wrote matric in 2025, 87.6% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315912377.4%
202415813988.0%
202513712087.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Lawson Brown High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 98.2%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics473166.0%
Mathematical Literacy11110998.2%
Physical Sciences161275.0%
Life Sciences996969.7%
Accounting524382.7%
Business Studies1029492.2%
Geography343088.2%
History443988.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with Lawson Brown High School.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Lawson Brown High School's 804; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Lawson Brown High School's 87.6%.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Lawson Brown High School's 804; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (85.7% against Lawson Brown High School's 87.6%).
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Lawson Brown High School's 804; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (85.7% against Lawson Brown High School's 87.6%).
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Lawson Brown High School's 804; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Lawson Brown High School's 87.6%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Lawson Brown High School's 804; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lawson Brown High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Port Elizabeth

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

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Lawson Brown High School's 804; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Lawson Brown High School's 87.6%.
  • Enkululekweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lawson Brown High School, 1,464 compared with 804; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lawson Brown High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Pearson High School teaches considerably more learners than Lawson Brown High School, 1,174 compared with 804; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Lawson Brown High School's 87.6%.
  • Westville Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,158 learners against Lawson Brown High School's 804; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.6% against Lawson Brown High School's 87.6%.
  • Sydenham Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lawson Brown High School, at 1,123 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lawson Brown High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Lawson Brown High School for 2027

Lawson Brown High School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Illingworth Street, Millard Grange, Port Elizabeth, 6001
Postal
2 Eyre Road, Millard Grange, 6001
Telephone
041 374 3172
Website
lawsonbrown.co.za
Email
lawsonbrown@mweb.co.za
EMIS number
200100449

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lawson Brown High 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 Lawson Brown High School directly, on 041 374 3172, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lawson Brown High 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 Lawson Brown High School the best school in Port Elizabeth?
On the numbers that are published, Lawson Brown High School's matric pass rate of 87.6% is lower than PEARSON HIGH SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Port Elizabeth besides Lawson Brown High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Port Elizabeth, including Walmer Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lawson Brown High School?
Lawson Brown High School reported 804 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Lawson Brown High School?
Yes, Lawson Brown High 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 Lawson Brown High School's matric results like?
Lawson Brown High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.6%, in 2025. That's up from 77.4% in 2023.
Is Lawson Brown High School a public or private school?
Lawson Brown High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lawson Brown High School?
You can call 041 374 3172. It is located at Illingworth Street, Millard Grange, Port Elizabeth, 6001.
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