Ladismith Sekondêr
Ladismith, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Ladismith Sekondêr
Operating as a public institution, Ladismith Sekondêr is a secondary school located in Ladismith within Western Cape. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district. The 2025 school year recorded 551 learners taught by 14 educators, achieving a ratio of 39:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ladismith Sekondêr is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
As a Q4 institution, Ladismith Sekondêr is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Ladismith Sekondêr is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Ladismith Sekondêr reported a total enrollment of 551 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ladismith Sekondêr is situated in Ladismith (Ladismith), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the Kannaland local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Van Eycklaan 6 Ladismith 6655. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 139 Ladismith Unknown 6655.
Curriculum & Academics
Ladismith Sekondêr is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ladismith Sekondêr was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ladismith Sekondêr are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Van Eycklaan 6 Ladismith 6655
Ladismith, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 139 Ladismith Unknown 6655
Phone
+27 28 551 1655Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
123353450
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.