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Lofentse Girls High School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (2 circuit)

Lofentse Girls High School is a public secondary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 85.5%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Lofentse Girls High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Soweto, Johannesburg, Lofentse Girls High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,416
Learners
47
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lofentse Girls High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Lofentse Girls High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 228 matric candidates from Lofentse Girls High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 85.5% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321317883.6%
202417415689.7%
202522819585.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Lofentse Girls High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics725880.6%
Mathematical Literacy1039592.2%
Physical Sciences664974.2%
Life Sciences1028280.4%
Accounting252080.0%
Business Studies464291.3%
Economics523363.5%
Geography878698.9%
History636298.4%
English First Additional Language175175100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

Here is how Lofentse Girls High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg North district.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lofentse Girls High School, 2,936 compared with 1,416, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lofentse Girls High School, 2,892 compared with 1,416; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lofentse Girls High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than Lofentse Girls High School, 2,611 compared with 1,416, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lofentse Girls High School, 2,517 compared with 1,416; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lofentse Girls High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than Lofentse Girls High School, 2,447 compared with 1,416, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lofentse Girls High School, 2,936 compared with 1,416, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Lofentse Girls High School's 1,416; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Lofentse Girls High School's 85.5%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lofentse Girls High School, 2,892 compared with 1,416; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lofentse Girls High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lofentse Girls High School, 2,888 compared with 1,416; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lofentse Girls High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Lofentse Girls High School's 1,416; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lofentse Girls High 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 Lofentse Girls High School for 2027

Lofentse Girls High School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
6442, Mooki, Orlando East, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
17 Orlado East 1804
Telephone
011 935 3842
EMIS number
700132449

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lofentse Girls 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 Lofentse Girls High School directly, on 011 935 3842, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lofentse Girls 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 Lofentse Girls High School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Lofentse Girls High School's 85.5% 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 Lofentse Girls High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lofentse Girls High School?
Lofentse Girls High School reported 1,416 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Lofentse Girls High School?
Yes, Lofentse Girls 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 Lofentse Girls High School's matric results like?
Lofentse Girls High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 83.6% since 2023.
Is Lofentse Girls High School a public or private school?
Lofentse Girls High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lofentse Girls High School?
You can call 011 935 3842. It is located at 6442, Mooki, Orlando East, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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