Hoërskool Mclachlan
Jouberton, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman
About Hoërskool Mclachlan
Registered under EMIS 200100315, Hoërskool Mclachlan serves as a public combined school in Jouberton, Eastern Cape. The 2025 academic year saw 408 enrolled learners instructed by 23 educators, resulting in a ratio of 18:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hoërskool Mclachlan is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Hoërskool Mclachlan is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Hoërskool Mclachlan is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Hoërskool Mclachlan reported a total enrollment of 408 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Hoërskool Mclachlan is situated in Jouberton (Joubertina), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Sarah Baartman education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cacadu District Municipality, under the Kou-kamma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Pj Retief Straat, Joubertina, 6410. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3, Joubertina, 6410.
Curriculum & Academics
Hoërskool Mclachlan is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hoërskool Mclachlan was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Hoërskool Mclachlan are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Pj Retief Straat, Joubertina, 6410
Jouberton, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 3, Joubertina, 6410
Phone
+27 42 940 2775Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100315
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.