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Glendale Secondary School

Public secondary school · Rocklands, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (3 circuit)

Glendale Secondary School is a public secondary school in Rocklands, City Of Cape Town. Its most recent matric class posted a 85.9% pass rate.

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Located in Rocklands, City Of Cape Town, Glendale Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,424
Learners
44
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Glendale Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Glendale Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 184 matric candidates from Glendale Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 85.9% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202324317471.6%
202425118473.3%
202518415885.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Glendale Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics652132.3%
Mathematical Literacy19015983.7%
Physical Sciences431227.9%
Life Sciences1237056.9%
Business Studies1308968.5%
Geography12610684.1%
History1099183.5%
English First Additional Language9595100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

Here is how Glendale Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro South district.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is a similar size to Glendale Secondary School, with 1,847 learners against 1,424; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Glendale Secondary School's 85.9%.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is a similar size to Glendale Secondary School, with 1,780 learners against 1,424; is a public primary school, a different phase than Glendale Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is a similar size to Glendale Secondary School, with 1,754 learners against 1,424; is a public primary school, a different phase than Glendale Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is a similar size to Glendale Secondary School, with 1,690 learners against 1,424; is a public primary school, a different phase than Glendale Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is a similar size to Glendale Secondary School, with 1,646 learners against 1,424; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Glendale Secondary School's 85.9%.

Cape Town

And within Cape Town itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Glendale Secondary School, 2,089 compared with 1,424; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Glendale Secondary School's 85.9%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Glendale Secondary School, 2,037 compared with 1,424; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (84.7% against Glendale Secondary School's 85.9%).
  • Table View Primary School is a similar size to Glendale Secondary School, with 1,977 learners against 1,424; is a public primary school, a different phase than Glendale Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Glendale Secondary School, at 1,970 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Glendale Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Glendale Secondary School, at 1,970 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Glendale Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Glendale Secondary School for 2027

Glendale Secondary School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
C/O Caravelle & Weltevreden Rd Rocklands Mitchells Plain 7798
Postal
C/O Caravelle & Weltevreden Rd Rocklands Mitchell's Plain 7785
Telephone
021 392 7161
Website
glendalehigh.co.za
Email
info@glendalehs.co.za
EMIS number
106493430

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Glendale Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Glendale Secondary School directly, on 021 392 7161, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Glendale Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Glendale Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Glendale Secondary School's matric pass rate of 85.9% is lower than MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL's 98.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Glendale Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Glendale Secondary School?
Glendale Secondary School reported 1,424 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Glendale Secondary School?
Yes, Glendale Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Glendale Secondary School's matric results like?
Glendale Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.9%, in 2025. That's up from 71.6% in 2023.
Is Glendale Secondary School a public or private school?
Glendale Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Glendale Secondary School?
You can call 021 392 7161. It is located at C/O Caravelle & Weltevreden Rd Rocklands Mitchells Plain 7798.
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