Public secondary school · Aloe Park, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Klipriver circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Ladysmith Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Aloe Park, Ladysmith Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.
Ladysmith Secondary School entered 156 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.6% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 235 | 182 | 77.4% |
| 2024 | 262 | 202 | 77.1% |
| 2025 | 156 | 146 | 93.6% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211412.
That year, Ladysmith Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 93.5%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 92 | 64 | 69.6% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 170 | 159 | 93.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 83 | 63 | 75.9% |
| Life Sciences | 213 | 147 | 69.0% |
| Accounting | 50 | 38 | 76.0% |
| Business Studies | 128 | 102 | 79.7% |
| Economics | 31 | 25 | 80.6% |
| Geography | 212 | 191 | 90.1% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Ladysmith Secondary 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 Ladysmith Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.