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Mcauley House School

Private combined school · Parktown West, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Mcauley House School, a private combined school serving Parktown West, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 98.2% pass rate.

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

Mcauley House School is a private combined school in Parktown West, Johannesburg. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

734
Learners
45
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Mcauley House School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 57 learners from Mcauley House School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.2% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20235858100.0%
2024575698.2%
2025575698.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mcauley House School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics464189.1%
Mathematical Literacy1111100.0%
Physical Sciences201680.0%
Life Sciences504998.0%
Accounting2020100.0%
Business Studies212095.2%
Geography1010100.0%
History1616100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Johannesburg North district

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Mcauley House School's 734; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Mcauley House School's 734; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Mcauley House School's 734.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against Mcauley House School's 734; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Mcauley House School's 734; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Mcauley House School's 734; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mcauley House School, 2,896 compared with 734; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Mcauley House School's 98.2%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Mcauley House School's 734; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Mcauley House School's 734; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mcauley House School, 2,848 compared with 734; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, Napier Road, , Parktown West, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 91008 Auckland Park 2006
Telephone
011 726 1310
Website
mcauleyhouse.co.za
EMIS number
700130971

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mcauley House 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 Mcauley House School directly, on 011 726 1310, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mcauley House 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Mcauley House School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Mcauley House School's 98.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Mcauley House School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mcauley House School?
Mcauley House School reported 734 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Mcauley House School?
Yes. As a private school, Mcauley House School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Mcauley House School's matric results like?
Mcauley House School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Mcauley House School a public or private school?
Mcauley House School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Mcauley House School?
You can call 011 726 1310. It is located at 1, Napier Road, , Parktown West, Johannesburg.
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