Public secondary school, technical specialisation · Gerald Smith, Kariega, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mccarthy Comprehensive School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Mccarthy Comprehensive School is a public secondary school in Gerald Smith, Kariega. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.
In 2025, 74 matric candidates from Mccarthy Comprehensive School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 77% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 49 | 38 | 77.6% |
| 2024 | 64 | 40 | 62.5% |
| 2025 | 74 | 57 | 77.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Mccarthy Comprehensive School reported results in 5 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 98.9%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Literacy | 38 | 22 | 57.9% |
| Life Sciences | 21 | 1 | 4.8% |
| Geography | 17 | 10 | 58.8% |
| History | 39 | 19 | 48.7% |
| English First Additional Language | 87 | 86 | 98.9% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Mccarthy Comprehensive 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.
As a public school, Mccarthy Comprehensive 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.