Lanternskool

Lanternskool is a public combined school in Lindhaven, Roodepoort, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school with a learning disability specialisation. In 2025 it had 659 learners and 53 educators, about 12.4 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public combined schools in Gauteng (642 learners). It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. In the 2025 matric exams, 96.1% of its 51 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).

Matric (NSC) results

96.1% of the school's 51 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Gauteng
2023	44	41	93.2%	85.4%
2024	51	49	96.1%	88.5%
2025	51	49	96.1%	89.1%

Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.

School facts

School type	Public combined school
Phase (DBE)	Combined School
Specialisation	Learning Disability
Sector	Public
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	No
Learners (2025)	659
Educators (2025)	53
Learners per educator	12.4 (province average 16.6)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	700250852
Exam centre number	8250852

Address and location

Street address	192, Corner Lower Mainreef & South Road, Lindhaven, Roodepoort, Roodepoort
Postal address	Private Bag X4 Westgate 1734
Suburb / area	Lindhaven
Town	Roodepoort
Province	Gauteng
Education district	Johannesburg West
Circuit	4
Municipality	City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Ward	79800071
Former department	House of Assembly(HOA)

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Gauteng open the year before your child starts school. In Gauteng, apply through the Gauteng Department of Education online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.