Overview
Lawley Primary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. It currently enrols 2,715 learners and is staffed by 73 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 37:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q1. It falls within the Johannesburg South education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 123 other primary schools in Johannesburg.
School fees
Lawley Primary School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and outings.
Public primary school (Grades R–7); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Lawley Primary School for 2027?
Tuition at Lawley Primary School for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q1) by the Department of Basic Education in the Johannesburg South district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 010 335 1997 for specifics.
Is Lawley Primary School a no-fee school?
Yes, Lawley Primary School is officially a no-fee school (Q1), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Johannesburg South district. No tuition is charged to any of its 2,715 learners.
What is the quintile of Lawley Primary School and what does it mean for fees?
Lawley Primary School is a Q1 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Johannesburg, Enneradale, Gauteng community in the Johannesburg South district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Lawley Primary School, families in Gauteng apply via the GDE Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Lawley Primary School. The exact Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) process in the Johannesburg South education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Lawley Primary School
Call 010 335 1997 to confirm whether Lawley Primary School has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Register on the GDE Online Admissions portal when applications open and select Lawley Primary School as a preferred school.
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Submit your documents
Upload all required documents to the GDE Online Admissions portal before the published cut-off and keep your reference number.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Lawley Primary School is a no-fee school (Q1), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Check your GDE Online Admissions dashboard for the placement outcome. If accepted, complete on-site registration at Lawley Primary School.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Road-to-Health booklet (Grade R / Grade 1 entry)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Lawley Primary School for the next school year?
To apply to Lawley Primary School for the next academic year, register on the GDE Online Admissions portal during the official admission window and select Lawley Primary School as a preferred school. GDE Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens around July of the preceding year. For confirmation of available places, contact Lawley Primary School via phone 010 335 1997.
What documents do I need to apply at Lawley Primary School?
Lawley Primary School requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact Lawley Primary School (phone 010 335 1997) for any school-specific requirements and to verify what must be uploaded to the GDE Online Admissions.