Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find the key facts about Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Stellenbosch, Outside A Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,323

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, Paul Roos Gimnasium 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 Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 268 learners from Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	250	247	98.8%
2024	231	230	99.6%
2025	268	268	100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	165	165	100.0%
Mathematical Literacy	66	66	100.0%
Physical Sciences	96	95	99.0%
Life Sciences	67	66	98.5%
Accounting	107	107	100.0%
Business Studies	93	91	97.8%
Economics	35	35	100.0%
Geography	51	51	100.0%
History	34	32	94.1%
English First Additional Language	103	103	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

Ikaya Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School, 1,957 compared with 1,323; is a public primary school, a different phase than Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Kayamandi Secondary School is a similar size to Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School, with 1,824 learners against 1,323; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80% against Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School's 100%.
Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School, at 1,785 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School's 100%.
Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School, at 1,747 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.7% against Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School's 100%.
Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School, at 1,739 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School's 100%.

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 Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary 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: Suidwal Stellenbosch 7600
Postal: Posbus 110 Suidwal Stellenbosch 7600
Telephone: 021 887 0017
Website: paulroos.co.za
Email: info@paulroos.co.za
EMIS number: 109310275

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Paul Roos Gimnasium 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 Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School directly, on 021 887 0017, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Paul Roos Gimnasium 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 Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School the best school in Cape Winelands?

On the numbers that are published, Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of DESMOND MPILO TUTU SECONDARY SCHOOL at 80.5%.

How many other schools are there in Cape Winelands besides Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School?

Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Cape Winelands.

How big are the classes at Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School?

Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School reported 1,323 learners and 74 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School?

Yes, Paul Roos Gimnasium 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 Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School's matric results like?

Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.8% since 2023.

Is Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School a public or private school?

Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School?

You can call 021 887 0017. It is located at Suidwal Stellenbosch 7600.