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Maclear Public School

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

Welcome to Maclear Public School, a public primary school serving Maclear. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Maclear Public School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Maclear Public School is a public primary school in Maclear. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

625
Learners
17
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Maclear Public 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

5 other schools in Joe Gqabi district, for comparison against Maclear Public School.

  • Sizamulwazi Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,708 learners against Maclear Public School's 625, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Et Thabane Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,707 learners against Maclear Public School's 625, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maclear Public School, 1,666 compared with 625; is a public combined school, a different phase than Maclear Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Community School teaches considerably more learners than Maclear Public School, 1,497 compared with 625; is a public combined school, a different phase than Maclear Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tlokweng Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maclear Public School, 1,490 compared with 625; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maclear Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Maclear

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

  • Umthawelanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maclear Public School, 1,353 compared with 625; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maclear Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Maclear Methodist Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 973 learners against Maclear Public School's 625, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jamangile Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maclear Public School, at 771 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maclear Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maclear Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thomas Ntaba Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Maclear Public School, with 575 learners against 625; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maclear Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kk Ngqase Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maclear Public School, at 459 learners, 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 Public School for 2027

Because Maclear Public School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Sonwabile T/Ship, Sonwabile, Maclear, 5480
Postal
P.o. Box 116 , Maclear, 5480
Telephone
045 932 1732
EMIS number
200401317

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maclear Public 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 Public School directly, on 045 932 1732, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maclear Public 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 Public School the best school in Maclear?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maclear Public 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 Public School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Maclear, including Umthawelanga Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Maclear Public School?
Maclear Public School reported 625 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Public School?
No. Maclear Public School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Maclear Public School a public or private school?
Maclear Public School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maclear Public School?
You can call 045 932 1732. It is located at Sonwabile T/Ship, Sonwabile, Maclear, 5480.
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