Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School is a public secondary school in Lantana, Paarl. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

1,418

Learners

Educators

QQ2 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School entered 217 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 76.5% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	252	154	61.1%
2024	215	148	68.8%
2025	217	166	76.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	12	3	25.0%
Mathematical Literacy	203	133	65.5%
Physical Sciences	3	3	100.0%
Life Sciences	29	18	62.1%
Accounting	6	4	66.7%
Business Studies	19	16	84.2%
Economics	13	10	76.9%
Geography	70	57	81.4%
History	206	124	60.2%
English First Additional Language	215	210	97.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

Ikaya Primary School is a similar size to Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School, with 1,957 learners against 1,418; is a public primary school, a different phase than Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Kayamandi Secondary School is a similar size to Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School, with 1,824 learners against 1,418; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80% against Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School's 76.5%.
Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,785 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80.5% against Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School's 76.5%.
Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,747 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.7% against Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School's 76.5%.
Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,739 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (78% against Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School's 76.5%).

Paarl

Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,785 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80.5% against Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School's 76.5%.
Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,747 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.7% against Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School's 76.5%.
Klein Nederburg SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,508 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84% against Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School's 76.5%.
Langabuya Primary School is a similar size to Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School, with 1,476 learners against 1,418; is a public primary school, a different phase than Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Imboniselo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,398 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

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 Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School for 2027

Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Beukesstraat Paarl 7646
Postal: Beukesstraat Paarl Unknown 7646
Telephone: 021 862 3480
EMIS number: 108473391

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR 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 Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School directly, on 021 862 3480, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR 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 Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School the best school in Paarl?

On the numbers that are published, Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School's matric pass rate of 76.5% is lower than KLEIN NEDERBURG SEKONDﾊR's 84%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Paarl besides Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR 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 Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School?

Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School reported 1,418 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School?

No. Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School's matric results like?

Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 76.5%, in 2025. That's up from 61.1% in 2023.

Is Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School a public or private school?

Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School?

You can call 021 862 3480. It is located at Beukesstraat Paarl 7646.