Glendale Secondary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South
About Glendale Secondary School
Situated in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, Glendale Secondary School is a public secondary school overseen by the Metro South education district. The school recorded 1424 learners and 44 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Glendale Secondary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Glendale 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
Glendale 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, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Glendale Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,424 learners with a teaching staff of 44 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Glendale Secondary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Rocklands), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro South education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Cape Town, under the City Of Cape Town local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: C/o Caravelle & Weltevreden Rd Rocklands Mitchells Plain 7798. For postal correspondence, use: C/o Caravelle & Weltevreden Rd Rocklands Mitchell's Plain 7785.
Curriculum & Academics
Glendale Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Glendale Secondary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Glendale 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
C/o Caravelle & Weltevreden Rd Rocklands Mitchells Plain 7798
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
C/o Caravelle & Weltevreden Rd Rocklands Mitchell's Plain 7785
Phone
+27 21 392 7161Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
106493430
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.