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Labori High School

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

Welcome to Labori High School, a public secondary school serving Paarl Central West, Paarl. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95.1%.

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Labori High School is a public secondary school in Paarl Central West, Paarl. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

514
Learners
25
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, Labori 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 Labori High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Labori High School entered 103 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.1% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023847994.0%
202410310198.1%
20251039895.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Labori High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics413278.0%
Mathematical Literacy3030100.0%
Physical Sciences1616100.0%
Life Sciences262076.9%
Accounting191894.7%
Business Studies201785.0%
Geography2525100.0%
English First Additional Language103103100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

Here is how Labori High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Cape Winelands district.

  • Ikaya Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Labori High School, 1,957 compared with 514; is a public primary school, a different phase than Labori High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,824 learners against Labori High School's 514; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80% against Labori High School's 95.1%.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,785 learners against Labori High School's 514; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against Labori High School's 95.1%.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Labori High School, 1,747 compared with 514; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.7% against Labori High School's 95.1%.
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Labori High School, 1,739 compared with 514; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Labori High School's 95.1%.

Paarl

Zooming into Paarl, here are 5 other schools to compare against Labori High School.

  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,785 learners against Labori High School's 514; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against Labori High School's 95.1%.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Labori High School, 1,747 compared with 514; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.7% against Labori High School's 95.1%.
  • Klein Nederburg SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Labori High School, 1,508 compared with 514; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84% against Labori High School's 95.1%.
  • Langabuya Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Labori High School, 1,476 compared with 514; is a public primary school, a different phase than Labori High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,418 learners against Labori High School's 514; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against Labori High School's 95.1%.
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 Labori High School for 2027

As a public school, Labori 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
Gimnasiumstraat Paarl 7646
Postal
Privaatsak X3013 Paarl Unknown 7620
Telephone
021 872 8293
Website
hslabori.co.za
Email
ontvangs@hslabori.co.za
EMIS number
108310257

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Labori 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 Labori High School directly, on 021 872 8293, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Labori 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 Labori High School the best school in Paarl?
On the numbers that are published, Labori High School's 95.1% 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 Labori 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 Labori High School?
Labori High School reported 514 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Labori High School?
Yes, Labori 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 Labori High School's matric results like?
Labori High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 94% since 2023.
Is Labori High School a public or private school?
Labori High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Labori High School?
You can call 021 872 8293. It is located at Gimnasiumstraat Paarl 7646.
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