Maclear High School

Maclear High School is a public combined school in Maclear, Eastern Cape, in the Joe Gqabi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 422 learners and 22 educators, about 19.2 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public combined schools in Eastern Cape (436 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 97.2% of its 36 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).

Matric (NSC) results

97.2% of the school's 36 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Eastern Cape
2023	21	21	100.0%	81.5%
2024	26	25	96.2%	85.1%
2025	36	35	97.2%	84.2%

Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.

School facts

School type	Public combined school
Phase (DBE)	Combined School
Sector	Public
Quintile	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	422
Educators (2025)	22
Learners per educator	19.2 (province average 30.2)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	200400434
Exam centre number	4271023

Address and location

Street address	Murray Street,maclear,5480
Postal address	P.O.Box 29, Maclear, 5480
Town	Maclear
Province	Eastern Cape
Education district	Joe Gqabi
Municipality	Elundini Local Municipality

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.