2026 rankings update
SA Schools Rugby Rankings 2026: 2 May Update
After the weekend of 02 May 2026, Paarl Gimnasium lead the SA schools rugby rankings, ahead of Stellenberg and Paul Roos Gimnasium. 59 first XV results were played that weekend; Kempton Park climbed most, up 27 places to No. 56.
Updated , with results to .
Top 25
Previous weekNext week| Pos | School | Rating | Played | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Paarl Gimnasium | 2211 | 8 | 0 |
| 2 |  Stellenberg | 2047 | 10 | Up 1 |
| 3 |  Paul Roos Gimnasium | 2035 | 8 | Down 1 |
| 4 |  Affies | 2013 | 10 | 0 |
| 5 |  Garsfontein | 2009 | 8 | Up 3 |
| 6 |  Grey College | 2009 | 10 | Down 1 |
| 7 |  Waterkloof | 2003 | 10 | Up 3 |
| 8 |  Paarl Boys' High | 2001 | 7 | Down 2 |
| 9 |  Monument | 1992 | 10 | Down 2 |
| 10 |  Hilton College | 1978 | 7 | Down 1 |
| 11 |  Oakdale Landbou | 1953 | 8 | 0 |
| 12 |  Zwartkop | 1937 | 13 | 0 |
| 13 |  Durban HS | 1872 | 9 | 0 |
| 14 |  Charlie Hofmeyr | 1864 | 8 | 0 |
| 15 |  Maritzburg College | 1853 | 9 | Up 3 |
| 16 |  Parel Vallei | 1849 | 7 | 0 |
| 17 |  Westville Boys' High | 1848 | 10 | Down 2 |
| 18 | Outeniqua | 1846 | 9 | Down 1 |
| 19 | Pietersburg | 1823 | 10 | Up 7 |
| 20 |  Graeme College | 1821 | 9 | Up 3 |
| 21 |  Drostdy | 1819 | 9 | 0 |
| 22 | Wilgerivier | 1818 | 5 | 0 |
| 23 |  Menlopark | 1810 | 9 | Down 4 |
| 24 |  SACS | 1806 | 8 | 0 |
| 25 | Montana (BB) | 1806 | 8 | Up 15 |
184 schools were ranked after this weekend. The table today is on the full rankings.
Biggest movers
Climbed
- Kempton ParkUp 27 to No. 56
- Potch VolkskoolUp 22 to No. 39
- Montana (BB)Up 15 to No. 25
- HoopstadUp 8 to No. 41
- FichardtparkUp 8 to No. 60
Dropped
- RustenburgDown 11 to No. 49
- Heidelberg VSDown 9 to No. 53
- HelpmekaarDown 7 to No. 27
- RobertsonDown 5 to No. 57
- MenloparkDown 4 to No. 23
Key results
Upsets: Hermanus beat Overberg 46-24 with a 21% chance; Middelburg beat Menlopark 26-25 with a 22% chance; Daniel Pienaar beat Brandwag (EP) 23-22 with a 30% chance; Hugenote (Springs) beat Lichtenburg 26-21 with a 35% chance.
Every score from that weekend: results for 02 May 2026. All weekly tables: rankings updates.
Questions
Who was No. 1 in the schools rugby rankings after 02 May 2026?
Paarl Gimnasium, with a rating of 2211. Stellenberg were second and Paul Roos Gimnasium third.
Which school climbed the most this week?
Kempton Park, up 27 places to No. 56.
Which school dropped the most this week?
Rustenburg, down 11 places to No. 49.
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.