Leap Science and Maths School
Diepsloot, Johannesburg North, Gauteng
What kind of school is Leap Science and Maths School?
Leap Science and Maths School is an independent secondary school in Diepsloot, within the Johannesburg North education district of the Gauteng. EMIS records it as a small-to-medium school with 315 enrolled learners and 14 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education. EMIS classifies the location as urban.
Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.
What You Should Know
Independent school
Privately-run with its own fee structure, curriculum flexibility, and admission policies. Registered with the Department of Education.
What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Leap Science and Maths School?
How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.
Fewer learners per educator than 16% of similar schools
(Independent Secondary schools in Gauteng)
NSC Matric Results
Each year reflects a different cohort. Year-on-year change does not necessarily indicate improvement or decline.
100.0% pass rate in 2025 — 22 UNKNOWN schools in Gauteng scored lower, 0 scored higher.
Each dot is one school. The dashed amber line shows where the typical similar school sits — half score above, half below. Pass rates each year reflect a different group of students.
Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology
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Distance to Major Centres
Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)
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What other schools are near Leap Science and Maths School?
Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.
Fewer learners per educator than 5% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 27% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 12% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 14% of similar schools
Schools serving similar communities
Other secondary schools in Gauteng (independent).
Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Leap Science and Maths School.
Fewer learners per educator than 39% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 26% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 87% of similar schools
Frequently Asked Questions
School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology
Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.