La Rochelle Girls Primary School
Paarl Central East, Paarl, Western Cape 148 m
Public high school
La Rochelle Meisies Hoërskool
Paarl Central East, Paarl, Western Cape
La Rochelle Meisies Hoërskool is a public high school in Paarl Central East, Paarl, Western Cape, in the Cape Winelands education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 634 learners and 41 educators, about 15.5 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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, all 117 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 117 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 93 | 93 | 100.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 115 | 115 | 100.0% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 117 | 117 | 100.0% | 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) | 634 |
| Educators (2025) | 41 |
| Learners per educator | 15.5 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 97% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 108310254 |
| Exam centre number | 1007722 |
Address and location
| Street address | Faurestraat Paarl 7646 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus 21 Hoofstraat Paarl 7622 |
| Suburb / area | Paarl Central East |
| Town | Paarl |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Cape Winelands |
| Circuit | 8 |
| Municipality | Drakenstein |
| Ward | 10203004 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
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Questions about La Rochelle Meisies Hoërskool
Is La Rochelle Meisies Hoërskool a public or private school?
La Rochelle Meisies Hoërskool is a public high school.
Does La Rochelle Meisies Hoërskool 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 La Rochelle Meisies Hoërskool's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 117 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at La Rochelle Meisies Hoërskool?
634 learners and 41 educators (about 15.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 97% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of La Rochelle Meisies Hoërskool?
Its EMIS number is 108310254. Its exam centre number is 1007722.
Where is La Rochelle Meisies Hoërskool?
Faurestraat Paarl 7646. It is in Paarl Central East, Paarl, Western Cape, in the Cape Winelands education district. Phone 021 872 4367.
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Drakenstein Primêre Skool
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.