New Orleans Primêre Skool
New Orleans, Paarl, Western Cape 617 m
Public high school
New Orleans Sekondêr
New Orleans, Paarl, Western Cape
New Orleans Sekondêr is a public high school in New Orleans, Paarl, Western Cape, in the Cape Winelands education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 382 learners and 50 educators, about 27.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Western Cape (1 088 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 78.8% of its 255 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
78.8% of the school's 255 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 244 | 157 | 64.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 240 | 171 | 71.3% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 255 | 201 | 78.8% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 382 |
| Educators (2025) | 50 |
| Learners per educator | 27.6 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 93% of 71 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 108473375 |
| Exam centre number | 1007727 |
Address and location
| Street address | Suikerboslaan New Orleans Paarl 7646 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Suikerboslaan New Orleans Paarl 7646 |
| Suburb / area | New Orleans |
| Town | Paarl |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Cape Winelands |
| Circuit | 7 |
| Municipality | Drakenstein |
| Ward | 10203024 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Western Cape open the year before your child starts school. In the Western Cape, apply through the Western Cape Education Department online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about New Orleans Sekondêr
Is New Orleans Sekondêr a public or private school?
New Orleans Sekondêr is a public high school.
Does New Orleans Sekondêr charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is New Orleans Sekondêr's matric pass rate?
78.8% of its 255 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 64.3%, 2024 71.3%.
How many learners are at New Orleans Sekondêr?
1 382 learners and 50 educators (about 27.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 93% of 71 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of New Orleans Sekondêr?
Its EMIS number is 108473375. Its exam centre number is 1007727.
Where is New Orleans Sekondêr?
Suikerboslaan New Orleans Paarl 7646. It is in New Orleans, Paarl, Western Cape, in the Cape Winelands education district. Phone 021 862 0900.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.