Hoër Jongenskool Paarl
Paarl Central West, Paarl, Western Cape 603 m
97.8% matric 2025Public combined school
Paarl Girls Hoërskool
Paarl Central West, Paarl, Western Cape
Paarl Girls Hoërskool is a public combined school in Paarl Central West, Paarl, Western Cape, in the Cape Winelands education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 061 learners and 71 educators, about 14.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in Western Cape (754 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 142 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 142 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 134 | 134 | 100.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 128 | 128 | 100.0% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 142 | 142 | 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 combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 061 |
| Educators (2025) | 71 |
| Learners per educator | 14.9 (province average 27) Fewer learners per educator than 94% of 17 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 108312236 |
| Exam centre number | 1007729 |
Address and location
| Street address | Hoogstraat 1 Paarl 7646 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 50 Paarl Unknown 7622 |
| Suburb / area | Paarl Central West |
| 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 Paarl Girls Hoërskool
Is Paarl Girls Hoërskool a public or private school?
Paarl Girls Hoërskool is a public combined school.
Does Paarl Girls 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 Paarl Girls Hoërskool's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 142 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 Paarl Girls Hoërskool?
1 061 learners and 71 educators (about 14.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 94% of 17 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Paarl Girls Hoërskool?
Its EMIS number is 108312236. Its exam centre number is 1007729.
Where is Paarl Girls Hoërskool?
Hoogstraat 1 Paarl 7646. It is in Paarl Central West, Paarl, Western Cape, in the Cape Winelands education district. Phone 021 872 1730.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.