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Maclear Methodist Primary School

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

In Maclear, Maclear Methodist Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Maclear Methodist Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Maclear Methodist Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Maclear. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

973
Learners
27
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Maclear Methodist Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Joe Gqabi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Joe Gqabi district with Maclear Methodist Primary School.

  • Sizamulwazi Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,708 learners against Maclear Methodist Primary School's 973, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Et Thabane Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,707 learners against Maclear Methodist Primary School's 973, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maclear Methodist Primary School, 1,666 compared with 973; is a public combined school, a different phase than Maclear Methodist Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Community School teaches considerably more learners than Maclear Methodist Primary School, 1,497 compared with 973; is a public combined school, a different phase than Maclear Methodist Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tlokweng Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maclear Methodist Primary School, 1,490 compared with 973; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maclear Methodist Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Maclear

Zooming into Maclear, here are 5 other schools to compare against Maclear Methodist Primary School.

  • Umthawelanga Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maclear Methodist Primary School, at 1,353 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maclear Methodist Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jamangile Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maclear Methodist Primary School, at 771 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maclear Methodist Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maclear Methodist Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maclear Public School is noticeably smaller, with 625 learners against Maclear Methodist Primary School's 973, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thomas Ntaba Senior Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 575 learners against Maclear Methodist Primary School's 973; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maclear Methodist Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kk Ngqase Primary School teaches fewer learners than Maclear Methodist Primary School, 459 compared with 973, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Maclear Methodist Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Maclear Methodist Primary 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
Marais Street, Maclear, 5480
Postal
P O Box 43, Maclear, 5480
Telephone
045 932 1055
EMIS number
200400435

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maclear Methodist Primary 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 Maclear Methodist Primary School directly, on 045 932 1055, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maclear Methodist Primary School?
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 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Maclear Methodist Primary School the best school in Maclear?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maclear Methodist Primary 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 Maclear Methodist Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Maclear, including Umthawelanga Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Maclear Methodist Primary School?
Maclear Methodist Primary School reported 973 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Maclear Methodist Primary School?
No. Maclear Methodist Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Maclear Methodist Primary School a public or private school?
Maclear Methodist Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maclear Methodist Primary School?
You can call 045 932 1055. It is located at Marais Street, Maclear, 5480.
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