The aim of this survey was to study the educational aspirations, social and political views, political behaviour and school experiences of Venezuelan secondary school students with particular reference to the characteristics, attitudes and behaviour of activists and non-activists. Survey data included: background information on students; educational and occupational aspirations; views on school elections and students representatives; level of knowledge about the political system; social and political views; use of the media; views on a selected event in student politics; views on the police; political behaviour.