Lawley Secondary School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South
About Lawley Secondary School
Based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, Lawley Secondary School is a public secondary school located in an urban setting under the Johannesburg South education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1966 learners with a teaching staff of 74, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 27:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Lawley Secondary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
Lawley Secondary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Lawley Secondary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Lawley Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,966 learners with a teaching staff of 74 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Lawley Secondary School is situated in Johannesburg (Lawley), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg South education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, under the City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 6961, Thabang Street, Extension 3, Lawley, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: 6961 Thabang Street 1824.
Curriculum & Academics
Lawley Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Lawley Secondary School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Lawley Secondary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
6961, Thabang Street, Extension 3, Lawley, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
6961 Thabang Street 1824
Phone
+27 10 634 4628Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700400429
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.