Leiden Secondary School

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North

Public Secondary School Q4 No Fee

About Leiden Secondary School

With EMIS number 107007994, Leiden Secondary School is a public secondary school located in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, operating within the Metro North district. The 2025 academic year saw 935 enrolled learners instructed by 38 educators, resulting in a ratio of 25:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Leiden Secondary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.

Fee Status

As a Q4 institution, Leiden Secondary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.

Section 21 Status

Leiden 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, Leiden Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 935 learners with a teaching staff of 38 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.

Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.

Location

Leiden Secondary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Leiden), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro North education district, specifically within the 5 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 Leiden & Jan Dissels Ave. Leiden Delft 7100. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3055 Delft Unknown 7102.

Curriculum & Academics

Leiden Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Leiden Secondary School was historically administered under the Wce education department. 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 Leiden 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
  • No-fee enrollment requirements
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

C/o Leiden & Jan Dissels Ave. Leiden Delft 7100

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape

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Postal

P.o. Box 3055 Delft Unknown 7102

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 935
Educators 38

Learner:Educator Ratio

25:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ4
Settingurban
FocusSecondary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictMetro North

EMIS Number

107007994

Department of Basic Education

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.