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Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School
Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal
Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School is a public high school in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 132 learners and 42 educators, about 27 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. In the 2025 matric exams, 90.3% of its 145 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
90.3% of the school's 145 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 181 | 132 | 72.9% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 190 | 143 | 75.3% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 145 | 131 | 90.3% | 90.6% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 132 |
| Educators (2025) | 42 |
| Learners per educator | 27 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 29% of 96 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500176490 |
| Exam centre number | 5211408 |
Address and location
| Street address | 91 Farquhar Road,old Golf Course,ladysmith,3370 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 215,ladysmith,3370 |
| Town | Ladysmith |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Uthukela |
| Circuit | Klipriver |
| Municipality | Alfred Duma Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52308013 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in KwaZulu-Natal open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School
Is Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School a public or private school?
Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
What is Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School's matric pass rate?
90.3% of its 145 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 72.9%, 2024 75.3%.
How many learners are at Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School?
1 132 learners and 42 educators (about 27 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 29% of 96 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500176490. Its exam centre number is 5211408.
Where is Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School?
91 Farquhar Road,old Golf Course,ladysmith,3370. It is in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. Phone 036 631 3428.
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95.7% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.