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Joëlshoek Farm School

Public primary school · Maclear, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi district (Unknown circuit)

Joëlshoek Farm School is a public primary school based in Maclear. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Joëlshoek Farm School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Maclear, Joëlshoek Farm School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

55
Learners
3
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Joëlshoek Farm School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Joe Gqabi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Joe Gqabi district with Joëlshoek Farm School.

  • Sizamulwazi Public School teaches considerably more learners than Joëlshoek Farm School, 1,708 compared with 55, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Et Thabane Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Joëlshoek Farm School, 1,707 compared with 55, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,666 learners against Joëlshoek Farm School's 55; is a public combined school, a different phase than Joëlshoek Farm School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Community School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,497 learners against Joëlshoek Farm School's 55; is a public combined school, a different phase than Joëlshoek Farm School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tlokweng Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,490 learners against Joëlshoek Farm School's 55; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Joëlshoek Farm School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Maclear

And within Maclear itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Umthawelanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,353 learners against Joëlshoek Farm School's 55; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Joëlshoek Farm School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Maclear Methodist Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Joëlshoek Farm School, 973 compared with 55, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jamangile Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 771 learners against Joëlshoek Farm School's 55; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Joëlshoek Farm School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joëlshoek Farm School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maclear Public School teaches considerably more learners than Joëlshoek Farm School, 625 compared with 55, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thomas Ntaba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Joëlshoek Farm School, 575 compared with 55; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Joëlshoek Farm School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Joëlshoek Farm School for 2027

As a public school, Joëlshoek Farm School 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
Killarney Estates, Maclear, 5480
Postal
Po Box 429, Maclear, 5480
Telephone
082 630 5865
EMIS number
200400287

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Joëlshoek Farm School?
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 Joëlshoek Farm School directly, on 082 630 5865, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Joëlshoek Farm School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Joëlshoek Farm School the best school in Maclear?
No matric pass rate is on record for Joëlshoek Farm School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Maclear besides Joëlshoek Farm School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Maclear, including Umthawelanga Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Joëlshoek Farm School?
Joëlshoek Farm School reported 55 learners and 3 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 Joëlshoek Farm School?
No. Joëlshoek Farm School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Joëlshoek Farm School a public or private school?
Joëlshoek Farm School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Joëlshoek Farm School?
You can call 082 630 5865. It is located at Killarney Estates, Maclear, 5480.
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