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Paarl Girls High School

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

Paarl Girls High School is a public combined school based in Paarl Central West, Paarl. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Paarl Girls High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Paarl Central West, Paarl, Paarl Girls High School operates as a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,061
Learners
71
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Paarl Girls High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Paarl Girls High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Paarl Girls High School entered 142 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023134134100.0%
2024128128100.0%
2025142142100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Paarl Girls High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics969497.9%
Mathematical Literacy3232100.0%
Physical Sciences545398.1%
Life Sciences918896.7%
Accounting4141100.0%
Economics4545100.0%
Geography2727100.0%
History1111100.0%
English First Additional Language6767100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

5 other schools in Cape Winelands district, for comparison against Paarl Girls High School.

  • Ikaya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Paarl Girls High School's 1,061; is a public primary school, a different phase than Paarl Girls High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Paarl Girls High School, 1,824 compared with 1,061; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Paarl Girls High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80% against Paarl Girls High School's 100%.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Paarl Girls High School, 1,785 compared with 1,061; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Paarl Girls High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against Paarl Girls High School's 100%.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,747 learners against Paarl Girls High School's 1,061; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Paarl Girls High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.7% against Paarl Girls High School's 100%.
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,739 learners against Paarl Girls High School's 1,061; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Paarl Girls High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Paarl Girls High School's 100%.

Paarl

And within Paarl itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Paarl Girls High School, 1,785 compared with 1,061; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Paarl Girls High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against Paarl Girls High School's 100%.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,747 learners against Paarl Girls High School's 1,061; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Paarl Girls High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.7% against Paarl Girls High School's 100%.
  • Klein Nederburg SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,508 learners against Paarl Girls High School's 1,061; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Paarl Girls High School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84% against Paarl Girls High School's 100%.
  • Langabuya Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Paarl Girls High School, at 1,476 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Paarl Girls High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Paarl Girls High School, at 1,418 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Paarl Girls High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against Paarl Girls High School's 100%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Paarl Girls High School for 2027

Because Paarl Girls High 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
Hoogstraat 1 Paarl 7646
Postal
P O Box 50 Paarl Unknown 7622
Telephone
021 872 1730
EMIS number
108312236

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Paarl Girls 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 Paarl Girls High School directly, on 021 872 1730, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Paarl Girls High School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Paarl Girls High School the best school in Paarl?
On the numbers that are published, Paarl Girls 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 Paarl Girls 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 Paarl Girls High School?
Paarl Girls High School reported 1,061 learners and 71 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 Paarl Girls High School?
Yes, Paarl Girls 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 Paarl Girls High School's matric results like?
Paarl Girls High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Paarl Girls High School a public or private school?
Paarl Girls High School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Paarl Girls High School?
You can call 021 872 1730. It is located at Hoogstraat 1 Paarl 7646.
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