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Public high school
Lawson Brown High School
Millard Grange, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Lawson Brown High School is a public high school in Millard Grange, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 804 learners and 40 educators, about 20.1 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 87.6% of its 137 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
87.6% of the school's 137 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 159 | 123 | 77.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 158 | 139 | 88.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 137 | 120 | 87.6% | 84.2% |
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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 804 |
| Educators (2025) | 40 |
| Learners per educator | 20.1 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 27% of 33 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200100449 |
| Exam centre number | 4341042 |
Address and location
| Street address | Illingworth Street,millard Grange,port Elizabeth,6001 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 2 Eyre Road, Millard Grange, 6001 |
| Suburb / area | Millard Grange |
| Town | Port Elizabeth |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Nelson Mandela |
| Municipality | Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
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Questions about Lawson Brown High School
Is Lawson Brown High School a public or private school?
Lawson Brown High School is a public high school.
Does Lawson Brown High School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
What is Lawson Brown High School's matric pass rate?
87.6% of its 137 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 77.4%, 2024 88.0%.
How many learners are at Lawson Brown High School?
804 learners and 40 educators (about 20.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 27% of 33 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Lawson Brown High School?
Its EMIS number is 200100449. Its exam centre number is 4341042.
Where is Lawson Brown High School?
Illingworth Street,millard Grange,port Elizabeth,6001. It is in Millard Grange, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. Phone 041 374 3172.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.