Ladybrand Spec./S
Ladybrand, Free State 79 m
Public primary school
Ladybrand Primary School
Ladybrand, Free State
Ladybrand Primary School is a public primary school in Ladybrand, Free State, in the Motheo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 443 learners and 21 educators, about 21.1 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Free State (712 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-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. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Official name (DBE) | Ladybrand P/S |
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 443 |
| Educators (2025) | 21 |
| Learners per educator | 21.1 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 52% of 42 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 442607298 |
Address and location
| Street address | Collin Street, Ladybrand, 9745 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 177, 9745 |
| Town | Ladybrand |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Motheo |
| Circuit | 11 |
| Municipality | Mantsopa |
| Ward | 3 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Free State 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 Ladybrand Primary School
Is Ladybrand Primary School a public or private school?
Ladybrand Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Ladybrand Primary 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 4 school.
How many learners are at Ladybrand Primary School?
443 learners and 21 educators (about 21.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 52% of 42 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Ladybrand Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 442607298.
Where is Ladybrand Primary School?
Collin Street, Ladybrand, 9745. It is in Ladybrand, Free State, in the Motheo education district.
Schools near Ladybrand Primary School
Ladybrand Academy Combined School
Ladybrand, Free State 229 m
100.0% matric 2025Ladybrand Secondary School
Ladybrand, Free State 537 m
85.9% matric 2025Little Stars Primary School
Mantsopa, Free State 1.5 km
Yeshua College Combined School
Ladybrand, Free State 2.0 km
Hermana Primary School
Mauersnek, Ladybrand, Free State 2.2 km
Le Roux Primary School
Manyatseng, Ladybrand, Free State 3.2 km
St Benedict Primary School
Manyatseng, Ladybrand, Free State 3.6 km
Manyatseng Primary School
Manyatseng, Ladybrand, Free State 3.8 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.