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High School Mclachlan

Public secondary school · Joubertina, Jouberton, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

In Joubertina, Jouberton, High School Mclachlan operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95%.

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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 secondary school serving families in and around Joubertina, Jouberton. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

408
Learners
23
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202332321.0%
2025201995.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Mclachlan reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics77100.0%
Mathematical Literacy1818100.0%
Physical Sciences55100.0%
Life Sciences88100.0%
Accounting33100.0%
Business Studies1111100.0%
English First Additional Language2525100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sarah Baartman district

Here is how High School Mclachlan compares with 5 other schools listed under Sarah Baartman district.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Mclachlan, 1,897 compared with 408; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77% against High School Mclachlan's 95%.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,751 learners against High School Mclachlan's 408; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.6% against High School Mclachlan's 95%.
  • Kuyasa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than High School Mclachlan, 1,653 compared with 408; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Mclachlan; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against High School Mclachlan's 95%.
  • Graslaagte Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than High School Mclachlan, 1,514 compared with 408; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Mclachlan; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,490 learners against High School Mclachlan's 408; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against High School Mclachlan's 95%.

Jouberton

Zooming into Jouberton, here are 5 other schools to compare against High School Mclachlan.

  • Are- Fadimeheng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Mclachlan, 1,628 compared with 408; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.2% against High School Mclachlan's 95%.
  • Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Mclachlan, 1,592 compared with 408; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.8% against High School Mclachlan's 95%.
  • Matlosana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Mclachlan, 1,556 compared with 408; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.5% against High School Mclachlan's 95%.
  • Joubertina Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,172 learners against High School Mclachlan's 408; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Mclachlan; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshedimosetso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Mclachlan, 1,141 compared with 408; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.4% against High School Mclachlan's 95%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to High School Mclachlan for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Pj Retief Straat, Joubertina, Joubertina, 6410
Postal
P O Box 3, Joubertina, 6410
Telephone
042 940 2775
Website
hsmclachlan.co.za
Email
info@hsmclachlan.co.za
EMIS number
200100315

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Mclachlan?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask High School Mclachlan directly, on 042 940 2775, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Mclachlan?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is High School Mclachlan the best school in Jouberton?
On the numbers that are published, High School Mclachlan's 95% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NKANG- MAHLALE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 85.8%.
How many other schools are there in Jouberton besides High School Mclachlan?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Jouberton, including Are- Fadimeheng Secondary School.
How big are the classes at High School Mclachlan?
High School Mclachlan reported 408 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at High School Mclachlan?
Yes, High School Mclachlan is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are High School Mclachlan's matric results like?
High School Mclachlan's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95%, in 2025. That's up from 1% in 2023.
Is High School Mclachlan a public or private school?
High School Mclachlan is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Mclachlan?
You can call 042 940 2775. It is located at Pj Retief Straat, Joubertina, Joubertina, 6410.
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