2026 rankings update
SA Schools Rugby Rankings 2026: 25 April Update
After the weekend of 25 Apr 2026, Paarl Gimnasium lead the SA schools rugby rankings, ahead of Paul Roos Gimnasium and Stellenberg. 107 first XV results were played that weekend; Ben Vorster climbed most, up 58 places to No. 51.
Updated , with results to .
Top 25
Previous weekNext week| Pos | School | Rating | Played | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Paarl Gimnasium | 2211 | 8 | 0 |
| 2 |  Paul Roos Gimnasium | 2035 | 8 | Up 3 |
| 3 |  Stellenberg | 2022 | 9 | Up 4 |
| 4 |  Affies | 2013 | 10 | Up 11 |
| 5 |  Grey College | 2009 | 10 | Up 6 |
| 6 |  Paarl Boys' High | 2001 | 7 | Down 4 |
| 7 |  Monument | 1979 | 9 | Up 9 |
| 8 |  Garsfontein | 1974 | 7 | Down 4 |
| 9 |  Hilton College | 1970 | 6 | Down 1 |
| 10 |  Waterkloof | 1965 | 9 | Down 1 |
| 11 |  Oakdale Landbou | 1953 | 8 | Up 3 |
| 12 |  Zwartkop | 1904 | 12 | 0 |
| 13 |  Durban HS | 1872 | 9 | Down 10 |
| 14 |  Charlie Hofmeyr | 1864 | 8 | Up 4 |
| 15 |  Westville Boys' High | 1859 | 9 | Down 9 |
| 16 |  Parel Vallei | 1849 | 7 | Up 11 |
| 17 | Outeniqua | 1846 | 9 | Down 7 |
| 18 |  Maritzburg College | 1840 | 8 | Down 5 |
| 19 |  Menlopark | 1840 | 8 | Up 5 |
| 20 | Helpmekaar | 1832 | 9 | Down 1 |
| 21 |  Drostdy | 1819 | 9 | Up 20 |
| 22 | Wilgerivier | 1818 | 5 | Down 1 |
| 23 |  Graeme College | 1806 | 8 | Up 12 |
| 24 |  SACS | 1806 | 8 | Up 21 |
| 25 |  Wynberg Boys' High | 1806 | 5 | Down 3 |
175 schools were ranked after this weekend. The table today is on the full rankings.
Biggest movers
Climbed
- Ben VorsterUp 58 to No. 51
- Dale CollegeUp 33 to No. 53
- SACSUp 21 to No. 24
- DrostdyUp 20 to No. 21
- Grey High SchoolUp 20 to No. 28
Dropped
- Midstream CollegeDown 23 to No. 43
- NoordheuwelDown 23 to No. 46
- RobertsonDown 18 to No. 52
- PearsonDown 18 to No. 58
- Kearsney CollegeDown 16 to No. 33
New in the table
- Ligbron AkademieIn at No. 79
- Curro HazeldeanIn at No. 100
Key results
Upsets: Potch Gim beat Midstream College 22-15 with a 15% chance; Fichardtpark beat Heidelberg VS 8-5 with a 23% chance; Langenhoven Gimnasium beat Union 49-34 with a 26% chance; De La Salle beat Queen’s 25-19 with a 28% chance; Boland Landbou beat Noordheuwel 16-14 with a 29% chance.
Every score from that weekend: results for 25 Apr 2026. All weekly tables: rankings updates.
Questions
Who was No. 1 in the schools rugby rankings after 25 Apr 2026?
Paarl Gimnasium, with a rating of 2211. Paul Roos Gimnasium were second and Stellenberg third.
Which school climbed the most this week?
Ben Vorster, up 58 places to No. 51.
Which school dropped the most this week?
Midstream College, down 23 places to No. 43.
How is the table worked out?
Every first XV result moves both schools' ratings, by more when the result surprises. A school appears once it has played 5 matches in the season. The same method picked the winner of 70% of 6 299 matches before kick-off.