St Chads Primary School
Alfred Duma, KwaZulu-Natal 293 m
Public high school
St Chad's High School
Brakfontein, KwaZulu-Natal
St Chad's High School is a public high school in Brakfontein, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 016 learners and 24 educators, about 42.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. In the 2025 matric exams, 94.3% of its 70 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
94.3% of the school's 70 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 81 | 66 | 81.5% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 78 | 68 | 87.2% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 70 | 66 | 94.3% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 016 |
| Educators (2025) | 24 |
| Learners per educator | 42.3 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 5% of 426 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500223702 |
| Exam centre number | 5211320 |
Address and location
| Street address | Saint Chad's Farm,st Chads Mission,ladysmith,3370 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 308,ladysmith,3370 |
| Town | Brakfontein |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Uthukela |
| Circuit | Ezakheni |
| Municipality | Alfred Duma Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52308027 |
| 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 St Chad's High School
Is St Chad's High School a public or private school?
St Chad's High School is a public high school.
Does St Chad's High School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is St Chad's High School's matric pass rate?
94.3% of its 70 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 81.5%, 2024 87.2%.
How many learners are at St Chad's High School?
1 016 learners and 24 educators (about 42.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 5% of 426 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of St Chad's High School?
Its EMIS number is 500223702. Its exam centre number is 5211320.
Where is St Chad's High School?
Saint Chad's Farm,st Chads Mission,ladysmith,3370. It is in Brakfontein, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. Phone 073 550 9824.
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Thembumzamo Primary School
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Ezakheni High School
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100.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.