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Public high school
Ladam Senior Secondary School
Umzimkulu, KwaZulu-Natal
Ladam Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Umzimkulu, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 405 learners and 11 educators, about 36.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 77.8% of its 108 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
77.8% of the school's 108 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 92 | 81 | 88.0% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 89 | 77 | 86.5% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 108 | 84 | 77.8% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 405 |
| Educators (2025) | 11 |
| Learners per educator | 36.8 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 19% of 463 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500426166 |
| Exam centre number | 5313411 |
Address and location
| Street address | Umzimkhulu,3297 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X581,umzimkulu,3297 |
| Town | Umzimkulu |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Harry Gwala |
| Circuit | Mkhatshana |
| Municipality | Umzimkhulu Local Municipality |
| Ward | 54305009 |
| Former department | Transkei |
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 Ladam Senior Secondary School
Is Ladam Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Ladam Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ladam Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Ladam Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
77.8% of its 108 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 88.0%, 2024 86.5%.
How many learners are at Ladam Senior Secondary School?
405 learners and 11 educators (about 36.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 19% of 463 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Ladam Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500426166. Its exam centre number is 5313411.
Where is Ladam Senior Secondary School?
Umzimkhulu,3297. It is in Umzimkulu, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. Phone 078 161 3486.
Schools near Ladam Senior Secondary School
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Zamani S P School
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Emvubukazi Junior Secondary School
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Buhlebezwe Senior Primary School
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Nomeva Senior Primary School
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Emaus Senior Secondary School
Nolangeni, KwaZulu-Natal 4.7 km
80.2% matric 2025Emaus Junior Secondary School
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Ndlozana Junior Secondary School
Umzimkulu, KwaZulu-Natal 5.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.