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Lavela Secondary School
Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Lavela Secondary School is a public high school in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 694 learners and 29 educators, about 23.9 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 87.1% of its 124 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
87.1% of the school's 124 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 122 | 102 | 83.6% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 113 | 89 | 78.8% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 124 | 108 | 87.1% | 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 high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 694 |
| Educators (2025) | 29 |
| Learners per educator | 23.9 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 92% of 119 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700110874 |
| Exam centre number | 8110874 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1586, Dlamini Street, Zola North, Soweto, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Box 701 Kwa-Xuma 1868 |
| Suburb / area | Soweto |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg Central |
| Circuit | 6 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800051 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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.
Questions about Lavela Secondary School
Is Lavela Secondary School a public or private school?
Lavela Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Lavela Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Lavela Secondary School's matric pass rate?
87.1% of its 124 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 83.6%, 2024 78.8%.
How many learners are at Lavela Secondary School?
694 learners and 29 educators (about 23.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 92% of 119 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Lavela Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700110874. Its exam centre number is 8110874.
Where is Lavela Secondary School?
1586, Dlamini Street, Zola North, Soweto, Johannesburg. It is in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. Phone 011 930 5218.
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Aurora Girls High School
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Kwadedangendlale Secondary School
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Kholwani Primary School
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Esithebeni Primary School
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Thulani Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.