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Leiden Secondary School
Leiden, Cape Town, Western Cape
Leiden Secondary School is a public high school in Leiden, 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 935 learners and 38 educators, about 24.6 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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 no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 88.8% of its 160 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.8% of the school's 160 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 175 | 135 | 77.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 172 | 151 | 87.8% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 160 | 142 | 88.8% | 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 | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 935 |
| Educators (2025) | 38 |
| Learners per educator | 24.6 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 98% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 107007994 |
| Exam centre number | 1002265 |
Address and location
| Street address | C/O Leiden & Jan Dissels Ave. Leiden Delft 7100 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 3055 Delft Unknown 7102 |
| Suburb / area | Leiden |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 5 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100013 |
| Former department | Wce |
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 Leiden Secondary School
Is Leiden Secondary School a public or private school?
Leiden Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Leiden Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 4 school.
What is Leiden Secondary School's matric pass rate?
88.8% of its 160 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 77.1%, 2024 87.8%.
How many learners are at Leiden Secondary School?
935 learners and 38 educators (about 24.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 98% of 88 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Leiden Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 107007994. Its exam centre number is 1002265.
Where is Leiden Secondary School?
C/O Leiden & Jan Dissels Ave. Leiden Delft 7100. It is in Leiden, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 954 2688.
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