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Ladismith High School

Public combined school · Ladismith, Ladismith, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar district (1 circuit)

Ladismith High School is a public combined school based in Ladismith. Its most recent matric class posted a 94.9% pass rate.

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

In Ladismith, Ladismith High School operates as a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

477
Learners
19
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ladismith High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Ladismith High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ladismith High School entered 39 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 94.9% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023484593.8%
2024363391.7%
2025393794.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ladismith High School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics33100.0%
Mathematical Literacy332678.8%
Physical Sciences22100.0%
Life Sciences7685.7%
Accounting5360.0%
Business Studies292689.7%
English First Additional Language3636100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Eden And Central Kar district

Here is how Ladismith High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Eden And Central Kar district.

  • Murray High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,123 learners against Ladismith High School's 477; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ladismith High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92% against Ladismith High School's 94.9%.
  • Outeniqua High School teaches considerably more learners than Ladismith High School, 1,728 compared with 477; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ladismith High School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Ladismith High School's 94.9%.
  • Thembaletu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ladismith High School, 1,664 compared with 477; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ladismith High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Garden Route Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ladismith High School, 1,645 compared with 477; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ladismith High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ladismith High School, 1,640 compared with 477; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ladismith High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.9% against Ladismith High School's 94.9%.

Ladismith

And within Ladismith itself, 2 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Towerkop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ladismith High School, 1,121 compared with 477; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Ladismith High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Ladismith SekondﾊR Secondary School is a similar size to Ladismith High School, with 551 learners against 477; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ladismith High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Ladismith High School's 94.9%.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Ladismith High School for 2027

Because Ladismith High School is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Vredelaan Ladismith 6655
Postal
Posbus 34 Ladismith Unknown 6655
Telephone
028 551 1065
EMIS number
123112229

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ladismith High 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 Ladismith High School directly, on 028 551 1065, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ladismith High 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Ladismith High School the best school in Ladismith?
On the numbers that are published, Ladismith High School's 94.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of LADISMITH SEKONDﾊR at 91.1%.
How many other schools are there in Ladismith besides Ladismith High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Ladismith, including Towerkop PrimﾊRe Skool.
How big are the classes at Ladismith High School?
Ladismith High School reported 477 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Ladismith High School?
Yes, Ladismith High School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Ladismith High School's matric results like?
Ladismith High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 93.8% since 2023.
Is Ladismith High School a public or private school?
Ladismith High School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ladismith High School?
You can call 028 551 1065. It is located at Vredelaan Ladismith 6655.
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