Nouveau - Paarl
Lemoenkloof, Paarl, Western Cape 431 m
100.0% matric 2025Public high school
Hoërskool Gimnasium Paarl
Lemoenkloof, Paarl, Western Cape
Hoërskool Gimnasium Paarl is a public high school in Lemoenkloof, Paarl, Western Cape, in the Cape Winelands education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 198 learners and 63 educators, about 19 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Western Cape (1 088 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 99.5% of its 222 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
99.5% of the school's 222 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 218 | 217 | 99.5% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 234 | 232 | 99.1% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 222 | 221 | 99.5% | 88.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 198 |
| Educators (2025) | 63 |
| Learners per educator | 19 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 80% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 108310233 |
| Exam centre number | 1007708 |
Address and location
| Street address | Hoofstraat 416 Paarl 7646 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus 281 Paarl Unknown 7620 |
| Suburb / area | Lemoenkloof |
| Town | Paarl |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Cape Winelands |
| Circuit | 8 |
| Municipality | Drakenstein |
| Ward | 10203003 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
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Questions about Hoërskool Gimnasium Paarl
Is Hoërskool Gimnasium Paarl a public or private school?
Hoërskool Gimnasium Paarl is a public high school.
Does Hoërskool Gimnasium Paarl charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
What is Hoërskool Gimnasium Paarl's matric pass rate?
99.5% of its 222 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 99.5%, 2024 99.1%.
How many learners are at Hoërskool Gimnasium Paarl?
1 198 learners and 63 educators (about 19 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 80% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Hoërskool Gimnasium Paarl?
Its EMIS number is 108310233. Its exam centre number is 1007708.
Where is Hoërskool Gimnasium Paarl?
Hoofstraat 416 Paarl 7646. It is in Lemoenkloof, Paarl, Western Cape, in the Cape Winelands education district. Phone 021 872 1541.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.