Luckhoff Sekonder Secondary School
📍 Idasvallei, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Learners
1,070
Educators
33
Learners (2025)
1,323
Educators (2025)
74
Learner : Educator
17.9:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
100.0%
About this school
Overview
Paul Roos Gimnasium is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Stellenbosch, Outside a Town, Western Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,323 learners and is staffed by 74 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 18:1), operating as a fee-charging school (Q5). It falls within the Cape Winelands education district and achieved an excellent 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 100.0% (268 of 268 candidates).
National Senior Certificate
Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School Matric Performance
Paul Roos Gimnasium's NSC pass rate has remained fairly steady over the past 3 years, from 98.8% in 2023 to 100.0% in 2025 (268 candidates writing in 2025).
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 268 | 268 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 231 | 230 | 99.6% |
| 2023 | 250 | 247 | 98.8% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: PAUL ROOS GIMNASIUM (1007732).
2025 NSC subjects
Subject pass rates
Paul Roos Gimnasium offered 10 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 99.1%. Mathematical Literacy performed strongest at 100.0%, while Business Studies was the weakest at 97.9%. 7 subjects recorded a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 221 | 217 |
98.2%
|
| Mathematical Literacy | 47 | 47 |
100.0%
|
| Physical Sciences | 152 | 149 |
98.0%
|
| Life Sciences | 82 | 82 |
100.0%
|
| English (FAL) | 122 | 122 |
100.0%
|
| Accounting | 98 | 98 |
100.0%
|
| Business Studies | 97 | 95 |
97.9%
|
| Economics | 42 | 42 |
100.0%
|
| Geography | 61 | 61 |
100.0%
|
| History | 40 | 40 |
100.0%
|
Mathematics
98.2%
221 wrote · 217 achieved
Mathematical Literacy
100.0%
47 wrote · 47 achieved
Physical Sciences
98.0%
152 wrote · 149 achieved
Life Sciences
100.0%
82 wrote · 82 achieved
English (FAL)
100.0%
122 wrote · 122 achieved
Accounting
100.0%
98 wrote · 98 achieved
Business Studies
97.9%
97 wrote · 95 achieved
Economics
100.0%
42 wrote · 42 achieved
Geography
100.0%
61 wrote · 61 achieved
History
100.0%
40 wrote · 40 achieved
How it compares
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 3 other secondary schools in Outside a Town.
2025 NSC pass rate vs. area average
100.0%
Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School
95.5%
Area average
Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School
Area average
Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School's 2025 pass rate is 4.5 percentage points above the average for comparable schools in the area.
Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
17.9:1
vs 22.9:1 area average
Ranks 3rd of 4
Fees & funding
School fees
Status
Fee Charging
Indicative 2027 fee
R8,000 – R45,000+ per year (typical range)
Q5 fees vary widely. Confirm Paul Roos Gimnasium's 2027 fee schedule directly with the school office.
Public secondary school (Grades 8–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Paul Roos Gimnasium for 2027?
Paul Roos Gimnasium is a fee-charging public school in the Cape Winelands district. Indicative 2027 fees: R8,000 – R45,000+ per year (typical range). Exact fees are confirmed by the School Governing Body before the school year begins. To get the official 2027 fee schedule, phone 021 887 0017.
Is Paul Roos Gimnasium a no-fee school?
Paul Roos Gimnasium does charge school fees as a Q5 school. The amount is reviewed and approved annually by the School Governing Body.
What is the quintile of Paul Roos Gimnasium and what does it mean for fees?
As a Q5 public secondary school (Grades 8–12), Paul Roos Gimnasium receives the smallest per-learner state subsidy and relies on parent-paid fees, set by the SGB, to fund its 74 educators and operations.
Admissions
How to apply
Paul Roos Gimnasium accepts applications via the WCED Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Paul Roos Gimnasium in the Cape Winelands education district. The steps and documents required for Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) are detailed below.
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1
Confirm availability with Paul Roos Gimnasium
Call 021 887 0017 to confirm whether Paul Roos Gimnasium has open places for the year you're applying.
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2
Start the application
Register on the WCED Online Admissions portal when applications open and select Paul Roos Gimnasium as a preferred school.
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3
Submit your documents
Upload all required documents to the WCED Online Admissions portal before the published cut-off and keep your reference number.
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4
Pay any required deposits or fees
If accepted, Paul Roos Gimnasium (an SGB-funded school) may require a registration deposit. The exact amount is confirmed by the school.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Check your WCED Online Admissions dashboard for the placement outcome. If accepted, complete on-site registration at Paul Roos Gimnasium.
Documents typically required
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Paul Roos Gimnasium for the next school year?
Paul Roos Gimnasium processes applications online via the WCED Online Admissions. WCED Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens in March/April of the preceding year. Reach the school directly via phone 021 887 0017 to confirm openings in the Cape Winelands district.
What documents do I need to apply at Paul Roos Gimnasium?
When applying to Paul Roos Gimnasium, you'll typically need: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Additional items may be requested by Paul Roos Gimnasium depending on the grade; confirm via phone 021 887 0017.
Get in touch
Contact & location
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
109310275
Circuit
10
Ward
10204022.0
Local municipality
Stellenbosch
District municipality
Cape Winelands
Section 21 status
YES
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
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