Lawley Primary School
Enneradale, Johannesburg, Gauteng 527 m
Public high school
Lawley Secondary School
Lawley, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Lawley Secondary School is a public high school in Lawley, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 966 learners and 74 educators, about 26.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 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, 78.9% of its 370 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
78.9% of the school's 370 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 291 | 224 | 77.0% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 289 | 239 | 82.7% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 370 | 292 | 78.9% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 966 |
| Educators (2025) | 74 |
| Learners per educator | 26.6 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 85% of 82 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700400429 |
| Exam centre number | 8400429 |
Address and location
| Street address | 6961, Thabang Street, Extension 3, Lawley, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 6961 Thabang Street 1824 |
| Suburb / area | Lawley |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg South |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800008 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
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 Lawley Secondary School
Is Lawley Secondary School a public or private school?
Lawley Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Lawley Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Lawley Secondary School's matric pass rate?
78.9% of its 370 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 77.0%, 2024 82.7%.
How many learners are at Lawley Secondary School?
1 966 learners and 74 educators (about 26.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 85% of 82 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Lawley Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700400429. Its exam centre number is 8400429.
Where is Lawley Secondary School?
6961, Thabang Street, Extension 3, Lawley, Johannesburg. It is in Lawley, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. Phone 010 634 4628.
Schools near Lawley Secondary School
Motheo-Foundation Primary School
Ennerdale, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.1 km
Lawley Primary School No.2
Lawley, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.7 km
Lawley Secondary School No.3
Lawley, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.7 km
Daleview Secondary School
Ennerdale, Johannesburg, Gauteng 3.1 km
82.2% matric 2025Al Imani Combined School
Lenasia, Johannesburg, Gauteng 3.3 km
Parkside Primary School
Lenasia, Johannesburg, Gauteng 3.7 km
Odinpark Primary School
Ennerdale, Johannesburg, Gauteng 3.7 km
Madiba Primary School
Lenasia South, Johannesburg, Gauteng 3.8 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.