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Lotus Gardens Secondary School

Public secondary school · Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane West district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Lotus Gardens Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Pretoria. Its last matric group achieved a 70.1% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Lotus Gardens Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Lotus Gardens Secondary School is a public secondary school in Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,333
Learners
48
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Lotus Gardens Secondary School 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 Lotus Gardens Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 167 learners from Lotus Gardens Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 70.1% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316112477.0%
202418615683.9%
202516711770.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Lotus Gardens Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics564275.0%
Mathematical Literacy13412391.8%
Physical Sciences433479.1%
Life Sciences4343100.0%
Accounting2929100.0%
Business Studies1079386.9%
Economics452657.8%
Geography645484.4%
History695782.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane West district

Here is how Lotus Gardens Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Tshwane West district.

  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Lotus Gardens Secondary School's 1,333; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lotus Gardens Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lesedi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lotus Gardens Secondary School, 2,140 compared with 1,333; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lotus Gardens Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sinqobile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lotus Gardens Secondary School, 2,108 compared with 1,333; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lotus Gardens Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Dr. A.t. Moreosele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lotus Gardens Secondary School, 2,026 compared with 1,333; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.9% against Lotus Gardens Secondary School's 70.1%.
  • Primary School Generaal Beyers is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,012 learners against Lotus Gardens Secondary School's 1,333; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lotus Gardens Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Pretoria

Zooming into Pretoria, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lotus Gardens Secondary School.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Lotus Gardens Secondary School's 1,333; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lotus Gardens Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lotus Gardens Secondary School, 2,404 compared with 1,333; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lotus Gardens Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lotus Gardens Secondary School, 2,356 compared with 1,333; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lotus Gardens Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Lotus Gardens Secondary School's 1,333; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lotus Gardens Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Lotus Gardens Secondary School, 2,221 compared with 1,333; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Lotus Gardens Secondary School's 70.1%.
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 Lotus Gardens Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Lotus Gardens 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
809, Cyme Cresent, Lotus Gardens, Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal
13674 Laudium 0037
Telephone
012 378 1202
EMIS number
700232348

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lotus Gardens 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 Lotus Gardens Secondary School directly, on 012 378 1202, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lotus Gardens Secondary School?
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 Lotus Gardens Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Lotus Gardens Secondary School's matric pass rate of 70.1% is lower than HOËRSKOOL WATERKLOOF's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pretoria besides Lotus Gardens Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Lotus Gardens Secondary School?
Lotus Gardens Secondary School reported 1,333 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Lotus Gardens Secondary School?
Yes, Lotus Gardens 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 Lotus Gardens Secondary School's matric results like?
Lotus Gardens Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 70.1%, in 2025. That's down from 77% in 2023.
Is Lotus Gardens Secondary School a public or private school?
Lotus Gardens Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lotus Gardens Secondary School?
You can call 012 378 1202. It is located at 809, Cyme Cresent, Lotus Gardens, Pretoria, Pretoria.
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