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Private high school
Hirsch Lyons Girls School
Observatory, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Hirsch Lyons Girls School is a private high school in Observatory, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 59 learners and 17 educators, about 3.5 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for private high schools in Gauteng (296 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
School facts
| School type | Private high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 59 |
| Educators (2025) | 17 |
| Learners per educator | 3.5 (province average 14) Fewer learners per educator than 94% of 95 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700400904 |
Address and location
| Street address | 19, Innes Road, Observatory, Johannesburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O Box 46286 Orange Grove 2119 |
| Suburb / area | Observatory |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg East |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800066 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Hirsch Lyons Girls School
Is Hirsch Lyons Girls School a public or private school?
Hirsch Lyons Girls School is a private high school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Hirsch Lyons Girls School?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
How many learners are at Hirsch Lyons Girls School?
59 learners and 17 educators (about 3.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 94% of 95 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Hirsch Lyons Girls School?
Its EMIS number is 700400904.
Where is Hirsch Lyons Girls School?
19, Innes Road, Observatory, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Observatory, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 084 354 9172.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.