Leonsdale Primêre Skool
Leonsdale, Cape Town, Western Cape 331 m
Public high school
Elswood Sekondêr
Leonsdale, Cape Town, Western Cape
Elswood Sekondêr is a public high school in Leonsdale, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 607 learners and 23 educators, about 26.4 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Western Cape (1 088 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. In the 2025 matric exams, 86.5% of its 111 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
86.5% of the school's 111 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 117 | 53 | 45.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 105 | 74 | 70.5% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 111 | 96 | 86.5% | 88.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 607 |
| Educators (2025) | 23 |
| Learners per educator | 26.4 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 97% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 102483427 |
| Exam centre number | 1002216 |
Address and location
| Street address | Eppinglaan Elsiesrivier 7490 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus 79 Elsiesrivier Unknown 7490 |
| Suburb / area | Leonsdale |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100026 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Western Cape open the year before your child starts school. In the Western Cape, apply through the Western Cape Education Department online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Elswood Sekondêr
Is Elswood Sekondêr a public or private school?
Elswood Sekondêr is a public high school.
Does Elswood Sekondêr charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.
What is Elswood Sekondêr's matric pass rate?
86.5% of its 111 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 45.3%, 2024 70.5%.
How many learners are at Elswood Sekondêr?
607 learners and 23 educators (about 26.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 97% of 88 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Elswood Sekondêr?
Its EMIS number is 102483427. Its exam centre number is 1002216.
Where is Elswood Sekondêr?
Eppinglaan Elsiesrivier 7490. It is in Leonsdale, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 932 6012.
Schools near Elswood Sekondêr
Elswood Primêre Skool
Leonsdale, Cape Town, Western Cape 417 m
Eldene Primary School
Avon, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.1 km
Elsiesrivier Sekondêr
Elsies River, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.2 km
77.7% matric 2025Husami Islamic Primary School
Cravenby, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.2 km
Norwood Sentraal Primary School
Elsies River, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.3 km
Cravenby Secondary School
Cravenby, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.4 km
90.6% matric 2025Valhalla Sekondêre Skool
Elsies River, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.4 km
79.3% matric 2025Valhalla Primary School
Riverton Elsies River, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.