2026 rankings update
SA Schools Rugby Rankings 2026: 8 August Update
After the weekend of 08 Aug 2026, Paarl Gimnasium lead the SA schools rugby rankings, ahead of Garsfontein and Affies. 62 first XV results were played that weekend; Pretoria Noord climbed most, up 26 places to No. 45.
Updated , with results to .
Top 25
Previous weekNext week| Pos | School | Rating | Played | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Paarl Gimnasium | 2356 | 15 | 0 |
| 2 |  Garsfontein | 2192 | 15 | 0 |
| 3 |  Affies | 2162 | 17 | 0 |
| 4 |  Paul Roos Gimnasium | 2106 | 15 | 0 |
| 5 |  Grey College | 2074 | 15 | Up 2 |
| 6 |  Paarl Boys' High | 2065 | 14 | Down 1 |
| 7 |  Stellenberg | 2056 | 17 | Down 1 |
| 8 |  Zwartkop | 2049 | 22 | 0 |
| 9 |  Monument | 2025 | 18 | 0 |
| 10 |  Durban HS | 1984 | 16 | 0 |
| 11 |  Centurion | 1951 | 13 | Up 4 |
| 12 |  Hilton College | 1949 | 13 | Down 1 |
| 13 |  Graeme College | 1947 | 17 | Up 1 |
| 14 |  Drostdy | 1941 | 13 | Down 2 |
| 15 |  Wynberg Boys' High | 1934 | 13 | Down 2 |
| 16 | Wilgerivier | 1926 | 11 | 0 |
| 17 | Pietersburg | 1910 | 19 | Up 4 |
| 18 |  Westville Boys' High | 1907 | 16 | Down 1 |
| 19 |  Michaelhouse | 1894 | 14 | Down 1 |
| 20 |  Rondebosch Boys' High | 1883 | 15 | 0 |
| 21 |  Diamantveld | 1872 | 15 | Up 1 |
| 22 |  Maritzburg College | 1868 | 17 | Up 4 |
| 23 | Noordheuwel | 1864 | 19 | Up 4 |
| 24 |  Parel Vallei | 1859 | 13 | Down 1 |
| 25 |  Jim Fouche | 1858 | 14 | Down 1 |
249 schools were ranked after this weekend. The table today is on the full rankings.
Biggest movers
Climbed
- Pretoria NoordUp 26 to No. 45
- Hugenote (Wellington)Up 24 to No. 52
- Boland LandbouUp 24 to No. 58
- StandertonUp 18 to No. 47
- Nico MalanUp 11 to No. 35
Dropped
- Oakdale LandbouDown 11 to No. 30
- Kempton ParkDown 11 to No. 48
- Queen’sDown 8 to No. 59
- MenloparkDown 6 to No. 37
- WaterkloofDown 3 to No. 28
New in the table
- Sao BrasIn at No. 61
Key results
| Match | Score | Winner's chance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| EG Jansen v Garsfontein | 5-76 | SchoolBoyRugby Blog | |
| Affies v Pretoria BH | 45-18 | SuperSport Schools | |
| Grey College v Outeniqua | 45-17 | SuperSport Schools | |
| Montana (BB) v Zwartkop | 12-29 | SchoolBoyRugby Blog | |
| Monument v Waterkloof | 40-36 | SchoolBoyRugby Blog | |
| Durban HS v KES | 22-12 | SchoolBoyRugby Blog | |
| Durban HS v King Edward VII | 22-12 | SuperSport Schools | |
| Centurion v Potch Volkskool | 26-17 | SchoolBoyRugby Blog | |
| Graeme College v Queen’s | 31-28 | SuperSport Schools | |
| Ladybrand v Wilgerivier | 3-71 | SA School Sports | |
| Pietersburg v Piet Retief | 52-10 | SchoolBoyRugby Blog | |
| Glenwood v Maritzburg College | 7-64 | SuperSport Schools |
Upsets: DF Akademie beat HTS Bellville 44-17 with a 17% chance; Wesvalia beat Kempton Park 27-23 with a 19% chance; Boland Landbou beat Oakdale Landbou 40-36 with a 23% chance; Secunda beat Ben Vorster 17-15 with a 27% chance; Potch Gim beat Midstream College 13-6 with a 28% chance.
Every score from that weekend: results for 08 Aug 2026. All weekly tables: rankings updates.
Questions
Who was No. 1 in the schools rugby rankings after 08 Aug 2026?
Paarl Gimnasium, with a rating of 2356. Garsfontein were second and Affies third.
Which school climbed the most this week?
Pretoria Noord, up 26 places to No. 45.
Which school dropped the most this week?
Oakdale Landbou, down 11 places to No. 30.
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.