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Lenasia South Secondary School

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

Lenasia South Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Lenasia South, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 84.7% pass rate.

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

In Lenasia South, Johannesburg, Lenasia South Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,698
Learners
58
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Lenasia South Secondary School entered 268 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 84.7% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318013876.7%
202419716985.8%
202526822784.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Lenasia South Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics876170.1%
Mathematical Literacy11010898.2%
Physical Sciences743750.0%
Life Sciences16213583.3%
Accounting434297.7%
Business Studies847791.7%
Geography15415399.4%
History2020100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg South district with Lenasia South Secondary School.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lenasia South Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,698; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lenasia South Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against Lenasia South Secondary School's 1,698; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lenasia South Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School is a similar size to Lenasia South Secondary School, with 2,306 learners against 1,698; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lenasia South Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.9% against Lenasia South Secondary School's 84.7%.
  • Southview High School is a similar size to Lenasia South Secondary School, with 2,274 learners against 1,698; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Lenasia South Secondary School's 84.7%.
  • Leshata Secondary School is a similar size to Lenasia South Secondary School, with 2,194 learners against 1,698; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Lenasia South Secondary School's 84.7%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lenasia South Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,698, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Lenasia South Secondary School's 1,698; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Lenasia South Secondary School's 84.7%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lenasia South Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,698; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lenasia South Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lenasia South Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,698; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lenasia South Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Lenasia South Secondary School's 1,698; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lenasia South 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 Lenasia South Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Lenasia South 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
34, Corner Ivy & Sheffield Road, Kiasha Park, Lenasia South, Johannesburg
Postal
P O Box 3 Kiasha Park 1829
Telephone
011 855 1503
EMIS number
700110213

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lenasia South 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 Lenasia South Secondary School directly, on 011 855 1503, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lenasia South 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 Lenasia South Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Lenasia South Secondary School's 84.7% 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 Lenasia South Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lenasia South Secondary School?
Lenasia South Secondary School reported 1,698 learners and 58 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Lenasia South Secondary School?
Yes, Lenasia South 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 Lenasia South Secondary School's matric results like?
Lenasia South Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.7%, in 2025. That's up from 76.7% in 2023.
Is Lenasia South Secondary School a public or private school?
Lenasia South Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lenasia South Secondary School?
You can call 011 855 1503. It is located at 34, Corner Ivy & Sheffield Road, Kiasha Park, Lenasia South, Johannesburg.
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