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Lotus School Of Excellence

Private combined school · Lenasia, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Lotus School Of Excellence, a private combined school serving Lenasia, Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

Lotus School Of Excellence is a private combined school in Lenasia, Johannesburg. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

293
Learners
30
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Lotus School Of Excellence sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 46 learners from Lotus School Of Excellence who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023424197.6%
2024393487.2%
20254646100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Lotus School Of Excellence reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics131076.9%
Mathematical Literacy2626100.0%
Physical Sciences131076.9%
Life Sciences201260.0%
Business Studies232295.7%
Geography2323100.0%
History1919100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

5 other schools in Johannesburg South district, for comparison against Lotus School Of Excellence.

  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Lotus School Of Excellence's 293; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lotus School Of Excellence, 2,715 compared with 293; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,306 learners against Lotus School Of Excellence's 293; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.9% against Lotus School Of Excellence's 100%.
  • Southview High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Lotus School Of Excellence's 293; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.2% against Lotus School Of Excellence's 100%.
  • Leshata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lotus School Of Excellence, 2,194 compared with 293; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against Lotus School Of Excellence's 100%).

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lotus School Of Excellence.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Lotus School Of Excellence's 293; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lotus School Of Excellence, 2,896 compared with 293; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Lotus School Of Excellence's 100%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Lotus School Of Excellence's 293; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Lotus School Of Excellence's 293; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lotus School Of Excellence, 2,848 compared with 293; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
8567, Volta Street, Lenasia Ext 10, Lenasia, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o Box 562 Kiasha Park 1829
Telephone
011 857 1078
Website
lotusschoolofexcellence.co.za
Email
lotusschoolofexcellence@gmail.com
EMIS number
700400922

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lotus School Of Excellence?
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 School Of Excellence directly, on 011 857 1078, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lotus School Of Excellence?
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Lotus School Of Excellence the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Lotus School Of Excellence's 100% 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 Lotus School Of Excellence?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lotus School Of Excellence?
Lotus School Of Excellence reported 293 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 School Of Excellence?
Yes. As a private school, Lotus School Of Excellence sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Lotus School Of Excellence's matric results like?
Lotus School Of Excellence's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.6% since 2023.
Is Lotus School Of Excellence a public or private school?
Lotus School Of Excellence is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Lotus School Of Excellence?
You can call 011 857 1078. It is located at 8567, Volta Street, Lenasia Ext 10, Lenasia, Johannesburg.
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