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Lyttelton Manor High School

Public secondary school, ordinary & technical specialisation · Centurion, Centurion, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (1 circuit)

In Centurion, Lyttelton Manor High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 91.7%.

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

Lyttelton Manor High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Centurion. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,454
Learners
63
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Ordinary & Technical
Specialisation
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More about this school

  • Founded in 1962, at 130 Selborne Avenue, Lyttelton Manor, Centurion.
  • Uniform reflects Scottish heritage, including an Anderson-tartan-inspired girls' skirt and a pipe-band-style boys' tie.
  • Notable alumni include singer/TV presenter Kurt Darren, Seether bassist Dale Stewart, and former DA MP Phumzile van Damme.
  • School motto: 'Through Knowledge on to Dignity.'
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Lyttelton Manor High 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 Lyttelton Manor High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 242 learners from Lyttelton Manor High School who wrote matric in 2025, 91.7% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202326724993.3%
202425624696.1%
202524222291.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Lyttelton Manor High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 99.3% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1058581.0%
Mathematical Literacy15215199.3%
Physical Sciences645789.1%
Life Sciences12010789.2%
Accounting252392.0%
Business Studies17016094.1%
Geography898797.8%
History11711295.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane South district with Lyttelton Manor High School.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lyttelton Manor High School, 2,404 compared with 1,454; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lyttelton Manor High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Lyttelton Manor High School, 2,221 compared with 1,454; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Lyttelton Manor High School's 91.7%.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lyttelton Manor High School, 2,186 compared with 1,454; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.7% against Lyttelton Manor High School's 91.7%.
  • Legora Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Lyttelton Manor High School's 1,454; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lyttelton Manor High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lyttelton Manor High School, 2,157 compared with 1,454; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lyttelton Manor High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Centurion

Zooming into Centurion, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lyttelton Manor High School.

  • High School Zwartkop is a similar size to Lyttelton Manor High School, with 1,931 learners against 1,454; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Lyttelton Manor High School's 91.7%.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Primary Primary School is a similar size to Lyttelton Manor High School, with 1,626 learners against 1,454; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lyttelton Manor High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • High School Centurion teaches fewer learners than Lyttelton Manor High School, 875 compared with 1,454; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Lyttelton Manor High School's 91.7%.
  • Erasmia Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 799 learners against Lyttelton Manor High School's 1,454; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lyttelton Manor High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Irene Middle Farm School teaches fewer learners than Lyttelton Manor High School, 631 compared with 1,454; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lyttelton Manor High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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 Lyttelton Manor High School for 2027

Because Lyttelton Manor 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
106, Selborne Avenue, Lyttelton Manor, Centurion, Centurion
Postal
P O Box 14640 Lyttelton 0140
Telephone
012 664 5698
Email
info@lmhs.co.za
EMIS number
700210906

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lyttelton Manor 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 Lyttelton Manor High School directly, on 012 664 5698, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lyttelton Manor High 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 Lyttelton Manor High School the best school in Centurion?
On the numbers that are published, Lyttelton Manor High School's matric pass rate of 91.7% is lower than HOËRSKOOL ZWARTKOP's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Centurion besides Lyttelton Manor High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Centurion, including Hoërskool Zwartkop.
How big are the classes at Lyttelton Manor High School?
Lyttelton Manor High School reported 1,454 learners and 63 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Lyttelton Manor High School?
Yes, Lyttelton Manor 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 Lyttelton Manor High School's matric results like?
Lyttelton Manor High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 93.3% since 2023.
Is Lyttelton Manor High School a public or private school?
Lyttelton Manor High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lyttelton Manor High School?
You can call 012 664 5698. It is located at 106, Selborne Avenue, Lyttelton Manor, Centurion, Centurion.
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