Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Klipriver circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Ladysmith High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Ladysmith High School is a public secondary school in Uthukela district. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
Ladysmith High School entered 177 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 168 | 167 | 99.4% |
| 2024 | 173 | 170 | 98.3% |
| 2025 | 177 | 170 | 96.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211411.
Ladysmith High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 95 | 83 | 87.4% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 78 | 78 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 78 | 68 | 87.2% |
| Life Sciences | 95 | 92 | 96.8% |
| Accounting | 36 | 34 | 94.4% |
| Economics | 26 | 25 | 96.2% |
| Geography | 52 | 50 | 96.2% |
| History | 84 | 84 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Ladysmith High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Ladysmith High School for its exact current amount.