Ladybrand Spec./S

Ladybrand Spec./S is a public special needs school in Ladybrand, Free State, in the Motheo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a special needs education specialisation. In 2025 it had 129 learners and 12 educators, about 10.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public special needs schools in Free State (274 learners). 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 special needs school
Phase (DBE)	Special Needs School
Specialisation	Special Needs Education
Sector	Public
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	129
Educators (2025)	12
Learners per educator	10.8 (province average 9.2)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	442607310
Exam centre number	3173049

Address and location

Street address	Collinstreet/Straat 24, Ladybrand, 9745
Postal address	Po Box 177, 9745
Town	Ladybrand
Province	Free State
Education district	Motheo
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.