Garlandale Primary School
Athlone, Cape Town, Western Cape 131 m
Public high school
Garlandale Sekondêr
Athlone, Cape Town, Western Cape
Garlandale Sekondêr is a public high school in Athlone, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 782 learners and 26 educators, about 30.1 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Western Cape (1 088 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the 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. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 73.0% of its 122 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
73.0% of the school's 122 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 124 | 98 | 79.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 121 | 100 | 82.6% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 122 | 89 | 73.0% | 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 782 |
| Educators (2025) | 26 |
| Learners per educator | 30.1 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 30% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105483435 |
| Exam centre number | 1001125 |
Address and location
| Street address | General Street Athlone 7764 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | General Street Athlone Unknown 7764 |
| Suburb / area | Athlone |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 9 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100060 |
| 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 Garlandale Sekondêr
Is Garlandale Sekondêr a public or private school?
Garlandale Sekondêr is a public high school.
Does Garlandale 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 5 school.
What is Garlandale Sekondêr's matric pass rate?
73.0% of its 122 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 79.0%, 2024 82.6%.
How many learners are at Garlandale Sekondêr?
782 learners and 26 educators (about 30.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 30% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Garlandale Sekondêr?
Its EMIS number is 105483435. Its exam centre number is 1001125.
Where is Garlandale Sekondêr?
General Street Athlone 7764. It is in Athlone, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 205 8759.
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