Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School
Situated in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School is a public secondary school overseen by the Uthukela education district. The school recorded 1132 learners and 42 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary 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, Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,132 learners with a teaching staff of 42 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School is situated in Ladysmith, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Klipriver circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Alfred Duma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 91 Farquhar Road, Old Golf Course, Ladysmith, 3370. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 215, Ladysmith, 3370.
Curriculum & Academics
Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
91 Farquhar Road, Old Golf Course, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
P.o. Box 215, Ladysmith, 3370
Phone
+27 36 631 3428Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500176490
Department of Basic Education
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.