
Educate to Liberate
Educate to Liberate
Our guiding principle for over 40 years.
Inspire & Uplift
Fostering a new generation of leaders in Mitchells Plain.
A Proud Heritage
Celebrating our deep roots within the Cape Town community.
Inspiringandupliftingstudentsforoverfourdecades.
Established in 1983, Glendale Secondary has been a cornerstone of the Mitchells Plain community, dedicated to liberating, inspiring, and transforming students through quality education.
Learn Our HistorySchedule&DismissalTimes
Stay up to date with our daily routine and grade-specific dismissal times to ensure a smooth school day.
Daily Routine
07:00
Learners may enter through the main gates.
08:00
The school day officially begins.
Collection Time
All learners should please be collected within 30 minutes of their ending time.
Grade Dismissal Times
Regular and early dismissal schedule by grade level.
| Grade | Monday - Thursday | Friday (Early) |
|---|---|---|
| Gr 8 | 14:30 | 12:30 |
| Gr 9 | 14:30 | 12:30 |
| Gr 10 | 14:30 | 12:30 |
| Gr 11 | 14:30 | 12:30 |
| Gr 12 | 14:30 | 12:30 |

Ms F. Smith
Principal
Glendale Secondary School
WelcometoGlendaleSecondary
Dear Learners, Parents, Guardians, and Members of our Broader Community,
It is my distinct privilege to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to the official website of Glendale Secondary School. Whether you are a returning member of our school family or are discovering us for the first time, I am delighted that you are here.
Despite our numbers, we remain steadfastly committed to being an inclusive school - one where every individual is seen, valued, and supported.
At Glendale, we believe that true education extends well beyond the classroom. We are committed to the holistic development of every learner - nurturing not only academic achievement, but the character, resilience, and social awareness that equip young people to engage meaningfully with the world around them. It is this combination of academic rigour and real-world readiness that defines the Glendale experience.
We are intentional in creating platforms and opportunities that allow every learner and every member of staff to discover their strengths, pursue their passions, and realise their personal best. We recognise that potential is not one-size-fits-all and our programmes, support structures, and culture reflect that understanding.
Our school proudly embraces interfaith inclusivity, honouring the rich diversity of beliefs and backgrounds within our community. We cultivate an environment of mutual respect, open dialogue, and shared humanity, understanding that our differences are, in fact, our greatest collective strength.
Glendale is a values-driven institution. Our learners are guided by a clear Code of Conduct, and our educators are held to the highest professional standards through the Code of Ethics. Together, these frameworks create a safe, structured, and purposeful environment in which the pursuit of excellence - both academic and personal - can truly flourish.
We strive each day to develop academically excellent, confident, and socially conscious young individuals - young people who leave our gates not only equipped with knowledge, but with the courage and conviction to apply it.
Thank you for your trust in Glendale Secondary School. I look forward to partnering with you on this journey.
Ms F. Smith
Principal
Glendale Secondary School
Inclusion
Every learner belongs, regardless of background or circumstance.
Holistic Growth
Academics combined with the life skills to thrive in the world.
Interfaith Unity
Celebrating diversity of faith with mutual dignity and respect.
Academic Excellence
Striving for the highest standard in every area of learning.
Confidence
Nurturing self-belief and the courage to lead and contribute.
Values-Driven
Guided by our Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics every day.
Term1Updates
What an incredible start to the year! We kicked off with tremendous energy, setting the tone for academic and cultural excellence.
Term 1
2026 Overall Updates
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