Lentegeur Secondary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South
About Lentegeur Secondary School
Situated in an urban part of City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, Lentegeur Secondary School functions as a public secondary school within the Metro South education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1188 learners with a teaching staff of 35, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard 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
Lentegeur Secondary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Lentegeur 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
Lentegeur 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, Lentegeur Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,188 learners with a teaching staff of 35 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Lentegeur Secondary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Lentegeur), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro South education district, specifically within the 2 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: Rooikrans Road Lentegeur Mitchells Plain 7785. For postal correspondence, use: Rooikrans Road Lentegeur Mitchell's Plain 7785.
Curriculum & Academics
Lentegeur Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Lentegeur 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 Lentegeur 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
Rooikrans Road Lentegeur Mitchells Plain 7785
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Rooikrans Road Lentegeur Mitchell's Plain 7785
Phone
+27 21 371 4161Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
106493392
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.