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Ladysmith High School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Klipriver circuit)

Welcome to Ladysmith High School, a public secondary school serving Uthukela district. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96%.

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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.

952
Learners
46
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316816799.4%
202417317098.3%
202517717096.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211411.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ladysmith High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics958387.4%
Mathematical Literacy7878100.0%
Physical Sciences786887.2%
Life Sciences959296.8%
Accounting363494.4%
Economics262596.2%
Geography525096.2%
History8484100.0%
English First Additional Language1717100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Uthukela district with Ladysmith High School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ladysmith High School, 1,940 compared with 952; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ladysmith High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ladysmith High School, 1,758 compared with 952; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ladysmith High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.1% against Ladysmith High School's 96%).
  • Intandoyesizwe High School teaches considerably more learners than Ladysmith High School, 1,624 compared with 952; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.1% against Ladysmith High School's 96%.
  • Mpumelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Ladysmith High School, 1,528 compared with 952; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Ladysmith High School's 96%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ladysmith High School, 1,486 compared with 952; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.6% against Ladysmith High School's 96%.
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 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Farquhar Road, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
P.o.box 23, Ladysmith, 3370
Telephone
036 637 7091
Website
lhs.co.za
Email
info@lhs.co.za
EMIS number
500184815

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith High School directly, on 036 637 7091 or by email at info@lhs.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ladysmith High 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 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Ladysmith High School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Ladysmith High School's matric pass rate of 96% is lower than WEENEN COMBINED SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Uthukela besides Ladysmith High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Ladysmith High School?
Ladysmith High School reported 952 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Ladysmith High School?
Yes, Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith High School's matric results like?
Ladysmith High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96%, in 2025. That's down from 99.4% in 2023.
Is Ladysmith High School a public or private school?
Ladysmith High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ladysmith High School?
You can call 036 637 7091 or email info@lhs.co.za. It is located at Farquhar Road, Ladysmith, 3370.