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Public high school
Lofentse Girls High School
Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Lofentse Girls High School is a public high school in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 416 learners and 47 educators, about 30.1 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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, 85.5% of its 228 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
85.5% of the school's 228 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 213 | 178 | 83.6% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 174 | 156 | 89.7% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 228 | 195 | 85.5% | 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) | 1 416 |
| Educators (2025) | 47 |
| Learners per educator | 30.1 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 55% of 119 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700132449 |
| Exam centre number | 8132449 |
Address and location
| Street address | 6442, Mooki, Orlando East, Soweto, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 17 Orlado East 1804 |
| Suburb / area | Soweto |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg North |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800029 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
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Questions about Lofentse Girls High School
Is Lofentse Girls High School a public or private school?
Lofentse Girls High School is a public high school.
Does Lofentse Girls High 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 Lofentse Girls High School's matric pass rate?
85.5% of its 228 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 83.6%, 2024 89.7%.
How many learners are at Lofentse Girls High School?
1 416 learners and 47 educators (about 30.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 55% of 119 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Lofentse Girls High School?
Its EMIS number is 700132449. Its exam centre number is 8132449.
Where is Lofentse Girls High School?
6442, Mooki, Orlando East, Soweto, Johannesburg. It is in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. Phone 011 935 3842.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.