Best high schools in Ladysmith by matric results (2025)

7 schools in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal had matric candidates in 2025. Together 486 learners wrote and 92.4% passed, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal.

#	School	Wrote	Pass rate	2023–25
1	Sicelokuhle High School Public	80	100.0%	85.4%
2	Ndalela High School Public	69	98.6%	94.0%
3	Magwababa High School Public	81	96.3%	98.3%
4	Bhekabathembu High School Public	54	96.3%	95.7%
5	Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School Public	145	90.3%	78.7%
6	Inkosi Dumisa Public School Public	34	73.5%	73.9%
7	Nethezeka High School Public	23	65.2%	78.2%

Ranked by the 2025 NSC pass rate (candidates who passed ÷ candidates who wrote), then the combined 2023–2025 pass rate. Rankings leave out schools with fewer than 20 candidates so very small classes don't dominate. Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. A pass rate doesn't show bachelor passes, subject choices or learners who left before Grade 12, so visit schools before choosing.