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Lentegeur Secondary School

Public secondary school · Lentegeur, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (2 circuit)

In Lentegeur, City Of Cape Town, Lentegeur Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 77.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Lentegeur Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Lentegeur Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Lentegeur, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,188
Learners
35
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Lentegeur Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Lentegeur Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 174 learners from Lentegeur Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 77.6% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231979146.2%
20241348664.2%
202517413577.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Lentegeur Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics311135.5%
Mathematical Literacy1047673.1%
Physical Sciences17423.5%
Life Sciences724055.6%
Accounting12650.0%
Business Studies574273.7%
Geography1239476.4%
History624369.4%
English First Additional Language1717100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

5 other schools in Metro South district, for comparison against Lentegeur Secondary School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,847 learners against Lentegeur Secondary School's 1,188; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.6% against Lentegeur Secondary School's 77.6%.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Lentegeur Secondary School's 1,188; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lentegeur Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lentegeur Secondary School, 1,754 compared with 1,188; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lentegeur Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lentegeur Secondary School, 1,690 compared with 1,188; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lentegeur Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lentegeur Secondary School, at 1,646 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Lentegeur Secondary School's 77.6%.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lentegeur Secondary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Lentegeur Secondary School's 1,188; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Lentegeur Secondary School's 77.6%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Lentegeur Secondary School's 1,188; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.7% against Lentegeur Secondary School's 77.6%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lentegeur Secondary School, 1,977 compared with 1,188; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lentegeur Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Lentegeur Secondary School's 1,188; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lentegeur Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lentegeur Secondary School, 1,970 compared with 1,188; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lentegeur Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Lentegeur Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Lentegeur Secondary School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Rooikrans Road Lentegeur Mitchells Plain 7785
Postal
Rooikrans Road Lentegeur Mitchell's Plain 7785
Telephone
021 371 4161
EMIS number
106493392

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lentegeur 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 Lentegeur Secondary School directly, on 021 371 4161, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lentegeur Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Lentegeur Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Lentegeur Secondary School's matric pass rate of 77.6% 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 Lentegeur 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 Lentegeur Secondary School?
Lentegeur Secondary School reported 1,188 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Lentegeur Secondary School?
Yes, Lentegeur 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 Lentegeur Secondary School's matric results like?
Lentegeur Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 77.6%, in 2025. That's up from 46.2% in 2023.
Is Lentegeur Secondary School a public or private school?
Lentegeur Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lentegeur Secondary School?
You can call 021 371 4161. It is located at Rooikrans Road Lentegeur Mitchells Plain 7785.
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