Ladybrand Secondary School

Ladybrand Secondary School is a public high school in Ladybrand, Free State, in the Motheo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 511 learners and 28 educators, about 18.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Free State (927 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. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 85.9% of its 85 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).

Matric (NSC) results

85.9% of the school's 85 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Free State average of 89.3%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Free State
2025	85	73	85.9%	89.3%

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
Official name (DBE)	Ladybrand S/S
Phase (DBE)	Secondary School
Sector	Public
Quintile	5 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	511
Educators (2025)	28
Learners per educator	18.3 (province average 28.6)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	442607292
Exam centre number	3173011

Address and location

Street address	Collin Straat 26, Ladybrand, 9745
Postal address	Po Box 110, 9745
Town	Ladybrand
Province	Free State
Education district	Motheo
Circuit	11
Municipality	Mantsopa
Ward	2
Former department	House of Assembly(HOA)

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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.