The hierarchy of South African schoolboy rugby remains the most contested landscape in the global game sport.
HOW THIS LIST IS COMPILED?
The calculation is widely recognized as the gold standard in South Africa, providing a realistic reflection of the current field. Compiled by the Editor of SA School Sports, the Fairtree rankings use a 20-year-old formula that balances strength of opposition, points scored, match results, and margins. Early-season anomalies are natural due to limited fixtures but iron themselves out as more games are played. (‼️ PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY TEAMS WITH AT LEAST THREE MATCHES ARE INCLUDED.)
As the 2026 season hits its stride, the latest rankings released on 31 March 2026 reflect a massive power shift in the Western Cape and beyond. Paul Roos Gymnasium has solidified its position at the summit, maintaining a standard of clinical excellence that few can match.
Paarl Gimnasium has surged into the second spot, proving their dominance in a season where every point counts. The battle for supremacy remains as fierce as ever, with Stellenberg holding firm in the top three, as noted in the latest data from SA School Sports.
“These rankings prove why South Africa is the factory of world rugby talent. There is simply no easy Saturday in this country.” – Jay | JPS
THE TOP 100 1ST RUGBY TEAM | DATE 31 MARCH 2026
- PAUL ROOS GYM
- PAARL GIM
- STELLENBERG
- GREY COLLEGE
- GARSFONTEIN
- HILTON COLLEGE
- PAARL BOYS HIGH
- DHS
- AFFIES
- OUTENIQUA
- HELPMEKAAR
- MONUMENT
- MENLOPARK
- JEPPE
- OAKDALE
- WATERKLOOF
- DURBANVILLE
- MICHAELHOUSE
- NELSPRUIT
- HTS DROSTDY
- FRAMESBY
- ZWARTKOP
- PEARSON
- KINGSWOOD COLLEGE
- DIAMANTVELD
- RUSTENBURG
- QUEENS COLLEGE
- CHARLIE HOFMEYR
- ST STITHIANS
- BEN VORSTER
- EG JANSEN
- KLERKSDORP
- DINAMIKA
- MONTANA PTA
- DALE COLLEGE
- MARLOW
- GLENWOOD
- KEMPTON PARK
- HUDSON PARK
- TRIO
- ST JOHNS COLLEGE
- MIDSTREAM
- BOLAND LANDBOU
- CENTURION
- HEIDELBERG VOLKIES
- NOORDHEUWEL
- ROBERTSON
- MERENSKY
- HTS MIDDELBURG
- CORNWALL HILL
- FICHARDTPARK
- WESVALIA
- DIE BRANDWAG
- DUINEVELD
- MELKBOSSTRAND
- JIM FOUCHE
- OOS-MOOT
- MIDDELBURG HS
- NICO MALAN
- UNION HS
- ST DAVIDS INANDA
- BERGSIG
- MILNERTON
- TRANSVALIA
- BRANDWAG
- ST ALBANS COLLEGE
- SENTRAAL
- UPLANDS COLLEGE
- PARKTOWN
- HUGENOTE WELLINGTON
- DF MALHERBE
- ST ANDREWS SCHOOL
- PORTERVILLE
- WILGERIVIER
- PAREL VALLEI
- OVERKRUIN
- LINDEN
- HENTIE CILLIERS
- MONTAGU
- VOLKSKOOL GR
- UPINGTON
- BOSMANSDAM
- LICHTENBURG
- PRETORIA NOORD
- KALAHARI
- WESTERING
- BERGSIG UITENHAGE
- ST BENEDICTS
- WAGPOS
- HUGENOTE SPRINGS
- CLIFTON
- STIRLING
- TOM NAUDE
- PORT REX
- OVERBERG
- BERGVLAM
- MARAIS VILJOEN
- SWARTLAND
- HTS BELLVILLE
- POTCH GIM
The depth of talent is evident as you move down the list, with traditional powerhouses like Grey College and Garsfontein leading the chasing pack.The coastal schools are making their presence felt with Hilton College and DHS securing high-ranking positions in a very competitive Top 10.
“The gap between the top ten and the rest is narrowing every week, making for an incredible season of schoolboy sport.” – Jay | JPS
Every weekend results in a complete reshuffle as these young athletes compete for nothing less than absolute pride and a chance at future professional stardom. With several major festivals on the horizon, these rankings are guaranteed to see more volatility as the best in the world continue to go head-to-head on the pitch.
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