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Windsor Secondary School
Ladysmith Central, KwaZulu-Natal
Windsor Secondary School is a public high school in Ladysmith Central, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 929 learners and 35 educators, about 26.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 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. In the 2025 matric exams, 95.7% of its 141 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.7% of the school's 141 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 145 | 117 | 80.7% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 169 | 160 | 94.7% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 141 | 135 | 95.7% | 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 929 |
| Educators (2025) | 35 |
| Learners per educator | 26.5 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 31% of 96 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500296444 |
| Exam centre number | 5211430 |
Address and location
| Street address | 28 Fofbes Street,ladysmith,3370 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 59,ladysmith,3370 |
| Town | Ladysmith Central |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Uthukela |
| Circuit | Klipriver |
| Municipality | Alfred Duma Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52308022 |
| Former department | House of Delegates(HOD) |
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 Windsor Secondary School
Is Windsor Secondary School a public or private school?
Windsor Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Windsor Secondary 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 5 school.
What is Windsor Secondary School's matric pass rate?
95.7% of its 141 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 80.7%, 2024 94.7%.
How many learners are at Windsor Secondary School?
929 learners and 35 educators (about 26.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 31% of 96 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Windsor Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500296444. Its exam centre number is 5211430.
Where is Windsor Secondary School?
28 Fofbes Street,ladysmith,3370. It is in Ladysmith Central, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. Phone 036 637 2011.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.