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Lukhanyo High School

Public secondary school · Randfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (3 circuit)

Lukhanyo High School is a public secondary school based in Randfontein, Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 91.5% pass rate.

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

In Randfontein, Johannesburg, Lukhanyo High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,474
Learners
46
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lukhanyo High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Lukhanyo 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 117 learners from Lukhanyo High School who wrote matric in 2025, 91.5% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312311391.9%
202414712685.7%
202511710791.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Lukhanyo High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics241354.2%
Mathematical Literacy1249576.6%
Physical Sciences221777.3%
Life Sciences654264.6%
Business Studies655686.2%
Economics292069.0%
Geography655787.7%
History615386.9%
English First Additional Language6767100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng West district with Lukhanyo High School.

  • Badirile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lukhanyo High School, 2,239 compared with 1,474; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.5% against Lukhanyo High School's 91.5%.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School is a similar size to Lukhanyo High School, with 2,000 learners against 1,474; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against Lukhanyo High School's 91.5%.
  • Lesego Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lukhanyo High School, at 1,996 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lukhanyo High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel is a similar size to Lukhanyo High School, with 1,986 learners against 1,474; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Lukhanyo High School's 91.5%.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School sits in roughly the same size range as Lukhanyo High School, at 1,928 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lukhanyo High School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Lukhanyo High School's 91.5%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lukhanyo High School, 2,936 compared with 1,474, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Lukhanyo High School's 1,474; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Lukhanyo High School's 91.5%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lukhanyo High School, 2,892 compared with 1,474; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lukhanyo High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lukhanyo High School, 2,888 compared with 1,474; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lukhanyo High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Lukhanyo High School's 1,474; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lukhanyo 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 Lukhanyo High School for 2027

Because Lukhanyo High School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1126, Nqgonyela Street, Mohlakeng, Randfontein, Johannesburg
Postal
1759
Telephone
011 414 7001
EMIS number
700400202

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lukhanyo 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 Lukhanyo High School directly, on 011 414 7001, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lukhanyo 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 Lukhanyo High School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Lukhanyo High School's 91.5% 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 Lukhanyo High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lukhanyo High School?
Lukhanyo High School reported 1,474 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Lukhanyo High School?
Yes, Lukhanyo 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 Lukhanyo High School's matric results like?
Lukhanyo High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 91.9% since 2023.
Is Lukhanyo High School a public or private school?
Lukhanyo High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lukhanyo High School?
You can call 011 414 7001. It is located at 1126, Nqgonyela Street, Mohlakeng, Randfontein, Johannesburg.
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