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Lux College

Private primary school · Alberton, Alberton, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (4 circuit)

In Alberton, Lux College operates as a private primary school. It currently teaches around 81 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Lux College: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Lux College is a private primary school serving families in and around Alberton. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

81
Learners
12
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Lux College 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.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni South district, for comparison against Lux College.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,023 learners against Lux College's 81; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lux College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk teaches considerably more learners than Lux College, 2,533 compared with 81; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lux College, 2,474 compared with 81; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lux College, 2,471 compared with 81; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,435 learners against Lux College's 81; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lux College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Alberton

Zooming into Alberton, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lux College.

  • Opelweg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lux College, 2,474 compared with 81; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,316 learners against Lux College's 81; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Edenpark Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,068 learners against Lux College's 81; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Encochoyini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,630 learners against Lux College's 81; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Royal Schools Alberton Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Lux College, 1,575 compared with 81; is a private combined school, a different phase than Lux College; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lux College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
39, Bodmin Street, New Redruth, Alberton, Alberton
Telephone
011 869 0264
Website
luxcollege.org
EMIS number
700400872

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lux College?
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 Lux College directly, on 011 869 0264, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lux College?
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 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Lux College the best school in Alberton?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lux College to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Alberton besides Lux College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Alberton, including Opelweg Primary School.
How big are the classes at Lux College?
Lux College reported 81 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 7 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 Lux College?
Yes. As a private school, Lux College 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.
Is Lux College a public or private school?
Lux College is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Lux College?
You can call 011 869 0264. It is located at 39, Bodmin Street, New Redruth, Alberton, Alberton.
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