Maclear High School
Maclear, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi
About Maclear High School
Operating as a public institution, Maclear High School is a combined school located in Maclear within Eastern Cape. The school falls under the Joe Gqabi education district. The 2025 school year recorded 422 learners taught by 22 educators, achieving a ratio of 19:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Maclear High School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Maclear High School 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
Maclear High School 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, Maclear High School reported a total enrollment of 422 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1, 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
Maclear High School is situated in Maclear, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Joe Gqabi education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Joe Gqabi, under the Elundini Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Murray Street, Maclear, 5480. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 29, Maclear, 5480.
Curriculum & Academics
Maclear High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic 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 Maclear High School 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
Murray Street, Maclear, 5480
Maclear, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 29, Maclear, 5480
Phone
+27 45 932 1032Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200400434
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.