HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find the key facts about HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Paarl Central West, Paarl. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

990

Learners

Educators

QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School entered 185 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97.8% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	166	165	99.4%
2024	193	190	98.4%
2025	185	181	97.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	125	122	97.6%
Mathematical Literacy	69	69	100.0%
Physical Sciences	83	77	92.8%
Life Sciences	42	41	97.6%
Agricultural Sciences	37	33	89.2%
Accounting	71	70	98.6%
Business Studies	57	52	91.2%
Economics	42	41	97.6%
Geography	48	48	100.0%
History	21	21	100.0%
English First Additional Language	125	125	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

Ikaya Primary School teaches considerably more learners than HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School, 1,957 compared with 990; is a public primary school, a different phase than HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Kayamandi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,824 learners against HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School's 990; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80% against HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School's 97.8%.
Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,785 learners against HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School's 990; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School's 97.8%.
Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School, 1,747 compared with 990; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.7% against HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School's 97.8%.
Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School, 1,739 compared with 990; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School's 97.8%.

Paarl

Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,785 learners against HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School's 990; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School's 97.8%.
Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School, 1,747 compared with 990; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.7% against HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School's 97.8%.
Klein Nederburg SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School, 1,508 compared with 990; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84% against HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School's 97.8%.
Langabuya Primary School teaches considerably more learners than HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School, 1,476 compared with 990; is a public primary school, a different phase than HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,418 learners against HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School's 990; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School's 97.8%.

Admissions

How to apply

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Provincial admissions

Applying to HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School for 2027

Because HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Auretstraat Paarl 7622
Postal: Posbus 11 Hoofstraat Paarl 7622
Telephone: 021 872 2875
EMIS number: 108310249

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School?

Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School directly, on 021 872 2875, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School?

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Is HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School the best school in Paarl?

On the numbers that are published, HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School's 97.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KLEIN NEDERBURG SEKONDﾊR at 84%.

How many other schools are there in Paarl besides HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Paarl, including Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School.

How big are the classes at HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School?

HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School reported 990 learners and 51 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.

Do you pay school fees at HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School?

Yes, HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.

What are HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School's matric results like?

HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99.4% since 2023.

Is HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School a public or private school?

HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact HoﾋR Jongenskool Paarl Secondary School?

You can call 021 872 2875. It is located at Auretstraat Paarl 7622.