Public combined school · Joubertina, Jouberton, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about High School Mclachlan: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
High School Mclachlan is a public combined school serving families in and around Joubertina, Jouberton. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.
In 2025, 20 matric candidates from High School Mclachlan sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32 | 32 | 1.0% |
| 2025 | 20 | 19 | 95.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
High School Mclachlan reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 25 | 25 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, High School Mclachlan sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact High School Mclachlan for its exact current amount.
As a public school, High School Mclachlan follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.