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La Rochelle Meisies High School

Public secondary school · Paarl Central East, Paarl, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (8 circuit)

In Paarl Central East, Paarl, La Rochelle Meisies High School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about La Rochelle Meisies High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

La Rochelle Meisies High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Paarl Central East, Paarl. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

634
Learners
41
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, La Rochelle Meisies High 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 La Rochelle Meisies High School for its exact current amount.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 117 learners from La Rochelle Meisies High School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20239393100.0%
2024115115100.0%
2025117117100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

La Rochelle Meisies High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics5252100.0%
Mathematical Literacy6363100.0%
Physical Sciences3838100.0%
Life Sciences6565100.0%
Accounting2020100.0%
Business Studies3535100.0%
Geography4545100.0%
History1515100.0%
English First Additional Language3333100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Cape Winelands district

  • Ikaya Primary School teaches considerably more learners than La Rochelle Meisies High School, 1,957 compared with 634; is a public primary school, a different phase than La Rochelle Meisies High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,824 learners against La Rochelle Meisies High School's 634; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80% against La Rochelle Meisies High School's 100%.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,785 learners against La Rochelle Meisies High School's 634; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against La Rochelle Meisies High School's 100%.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than La Rochelle Meisies High School, 1,747 compared with 634; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.7% against La Rochelle Meisies High School's 100%.
  • Langeberg SekondハR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than La Rochelle Meisies High School, 1,739 compared with 634; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against La Rochelle Meisies High School's 100%.

Paarl

  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,785 learners against La Rochelle Meisies High School's 634; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against La Rochelle Meisies High School's 100%.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than La Rochelle Meisies High School, 1,747 compared with 634; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.7% against La Rochelle Meisies High School's 100%.
  • Klein Nederburg SekondハR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than La Rochelle Meisies High School, 1,508 compared with 634; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84% against La Rochelle Meisies High School's 100%.
  • Langabuya Primary School teaches considerably more learners than La Rochelle Meisies High School, 1,476 compared with 634; is a public primary school, a different phase than La Rochelle Meisies High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Paulus Joubert SekondハR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,418 learners against La Rochelle Meisies High School's 634; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against La Rochelle Meisies High School's 100%.

Admissions

How to apply

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

Applying to La Rochelle Meisies High School for 2027

As a public school, La Rochelle Meisies High School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.


Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Faurestraat Paarl 7646
Postal
Posbus 21 Hoofstraat Paarl 7622
Telephone
021 872 4367
EMIS number
108310254

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at La Rochelle Meisies High 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 La Rochelle Meisies High School directly, on 021 872 4367, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to La Rochelle Meisies High 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 La Rochelle Meisies High School the best school in Paarl?
On the numbers that are published, La Rochelle Meisies High School's 100% 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 La Rochelle Meisies High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Paarl, including Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School.
How big are the classes at La Rochelle Meisies High School?
La Rochelle Meisies High School reported 634 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 La Rochelle Meisies High School?
Yes, La Rochelle Meisies High 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 La Rochelle Meisies High School's matric results like?
La Rochelle Meisies High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is La Rochelle Meisies High School a public or private school?
La Rochelle Meisies High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact La Rochelle Meisies High School?
You can call 021 872 4367. It is located at Faurestraat Paarl 7646.
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