St Chad's High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About St Chad's High School
With EMIS number 500223702, St Chad's High School is a public secondary school located in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Uthukela district. The 2025 academic year saw 1016 enrolled learners instructed by 24 educators, resulting in a ratio of 42:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
St Chad's High School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, St Chad's High School 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
St Chad's High School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, St Chad's High School reported a total enrollment of 1,016 learners with a teaching staff of 24 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 42:1, 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
St Chad's High School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Ezakheni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Alfred Duma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Saint Chad's Farm, St Chads Mission, Ladysmith, 3370. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 308, Ladysmith, 3370.
Curriculum & Academics
St Chad's High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St Chad's High School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by church and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at St Chad's High School 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
Saint Chad's Farm, St Chads Mission, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
P.o. Box 308, Ladysmith, 3370
Phone
+27 73 550 9824Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500223702
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.