2026 rankings update
SA Schools Rugby Rankings 2026: 16 May Update
After the weekend of 16 May 2026, Paarl Gimnasium lead the SA schools rugby rankings, ahead of Paul Roos Gimnasium and Affies. 105 first XV results were played that weekend; Boland Landbou climbed most, up 15 places to No. 56.
Updated , with results to .
Top 25
Previous weekNext week| Pos | School | Rating | Played | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Paarl Gimnasium | 2217 | 10 | 0 |
| 2 |  Paul Roos Gimnasium | 2090 | 10 | Up 3 |
| 3 |  Affies | 2083 | 12 | Up 3 |
| 4 |  Garsfontein | 2074 | 10 | Down 1 |
| 5 |  Paarl Boys' High | 2047 | 9 | Up 4 |
| 6 |  Monument | 2025 | 12 | Up 1 |
| 7 |  Waterkloof | 2015 | 12 | Up 4 |
| 8 |  Grey College | 2011 | 12 | Down 4 |
| 9 |  Hilton College | 2011 | 9 | Down 1 |
| 10 |  Stellenberg | 1978 | 12 | Down 8 |
| 11 |  Oakdale Landbou | 1957 | 10 | Up 1 |
| 12 |  Zwartkop | 1953 | 15 | Down 2 |
| 13 |  Parel Vallei | 1921 | 9 | Up 4 |
| 14 |  Durban HS | 1912 | 11 | Up 2 |
| 15 |  Maritzburg College | 1904 | 11 | Down 1 |
| 16 |  Wynberg Boys' High | 1880 | 8 | Up 8 |
| 17 |  Drostdy | 1879 | 10 | Down 4 |
| 18 |  Charlie Hofmeyr | 1864 | 8 | Down 3 |
| 19 |  Diamantveld | 1862 | 11 | Up 1 |
| 20 |  Westville Boys' High | 1859 | 13 | Up 7 |
| 21 |  Graeme College | 1855 | 11 | Up 1 |
| 22 | Wilgerivier | 1844 | 7 | Up 1 |
| 23 | Outeniqua | 1818 | 10 | Down 4 |
| 24 |  Jim Fouche | 1816 | 11 | Up 8 |
| 25 |  Swartland | 1794 | 10 | Up 3 |
211 schools were ranked after this weekend. The table today is on the full rankings.
Biggest movers
Climbed
- Boland LandbouUp 15 to No. 56
- MichaelhouseUp 14 to No. 30
- MiddelburgUp 14 to No. 49
- Hugenote (Wellington)Up 12 to No. 60
- BothavilleUp 10 to No. 48
Dropped
- BosmansdamDown 20 to No. 59
- PietersburgDown 12 to No. 33
- Grey High SchoolDown 12 to No. 41
- Kearsney CollegeDown 12 to No. 43
- MenloparkDown 11 to No. 29
New in the table
- St DeclansIn at No. 53
- AHS GermistonIn at No. 54
- WolmaransstadIn at No. 67
- HowickIn at No. 85
- Alexander RoadIn at No. 96
Key results
| Match | Score | Winner's chance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops v Paarl Gimnasium | 14-66 | SuperSport Schools | |
| Paul Roos Gimnasium v Rondebosch Boys' High | 41-17 | SuperSport Schools | |
| Affies v Grey College | 28-21 | SuperSport Schools | |
| Garsfontein v Noordheuwel | 44-17 | SchoolBoyRugby Blog | |
| Paarl Boys' High v Stellenberg | 29-7 | SuperSport Schools | |
| Jeppe v Monument | 29-47 | SuperSport Schools | |
| Menlopark v Waterkloof | 12-36 | SchoolBoyRugby Blog | |
| Hilton College v Pretoria BH | 44-7 | SuperSport Schools | |
| Oakdale Landbou v Outeniqua | 27-21 | SuperSport Schools | |
| Eldoraigne v Zwartkop | 3-86 | SuperSport Schools | |
| Bosmansdam v Parel Vallei | 14-47 | SchoolBoyRugby Blog | |
| Durban HS v Kearsney College | 36-24 | SuperSport Schools |
Upsets: Jeugland beat Potch Volkskool 27-24 with a 14% chance; Heidelberg VS beat Pietersburg 27-22 with a 24% chance; DF Akademie beat Fairmont 29-0 with a 24% chance; Woodridge College beat York 19-15 with a 25% chance; St Peters beat Greenside 57-12 with a 27% chance.
Every score from that weekend: results for 16 May 2026. All weekly tables: rankings updates.
Questions
Who was No. 1 in the schools rugby rankings after 16 May 2026?
Paarl Gimnasium, with a rating of 2217. Paul Roos Gimnasium were second and Affies third.
Which school climbed the most this week?
Boland Landbou, up 15 places to No. 56.
Which school dropped the most this week?
Bosmansdam, down 20 places to No. 59.
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.