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Ladysmith Secondary School

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

Ladysmith Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Aloe Park. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 93.6%.

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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.

948
Learners
49
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202323518277.4%
202426220277.1%
202515614693.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211412.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ladysmith Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 93.5%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics926469.6%
Mathematical Literacy17015993.5%
Physical Sciences836375.9%
Life Sciences21314769.0%
Accounting503876.0%
Business Studies12810279.7%
Economics312580.6%
Geography21219190.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

5 other schools in Uthukela district, for comparison against Ladysmith Secondary School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Ladysmith Secondary School's 948; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ladysmith Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,758 learners against Ladysmith Secondary School's 948; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ladysmith Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Ladysmith Secondary School's 93.6%.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,624 learners against Ladysmith Secondary School's 948; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.1% against Ladysmith Secondary School's 93.6%.
  • Mpumelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,528 learners against Ladysmith Secondary School's 948; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Ladysmith Secondary School's 93.6%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,486 learners against Ladysmith Secondary School's 948; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.6% against Ladysmith Secondary School's 93.6%.
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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Drividian Road, Aloepark, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
P.o.box 606, Ladysmith, 3370
Telephone
036 633 3675
Website
lhs.co.za
Email
ladysmith-ss@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500184852

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ladysmith Secondary 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 Secondary School directly, on 036 633 3675 or by email at LADYSMITH-SS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ladysmith Secondary 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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Ladysmith Secondary School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Ladysmith Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.6% 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 Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Ladysmith Secondary School?
Ladysmith Secondary School reported 948 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Secondary School?
Yes, Ladysmith Secondary 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 Secondary School's matric results like?
Ladysmith Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.6%, in 2025. That's up from 77.4% in 2023.
Is Ladysmith Secondary School a public or private school?
Ladysmith Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ladysmith Secondary School?
You can call 036 633 3675 or email LADYSMITH-SS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Drividian Road, Aloepark, Ladysmith, 3370.