Ladybrand Spec./s
Ladybrand, Free State · Motheo
About Ladybrand Spec./s
Ladybrand Spec./s provides special needs education school education as a public school in Ladybrand, Free State. The school is administered under the Motheo education district. In 2025, the school reported 129 learners and 12 educators, resulting in a ratio of 11:1. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Ladybrand Spec./s 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
Ladybrand Spec./s 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 maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Ladybrand Spec./s reported a total enrollment of 129 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 11:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ladybrand Spec./s is situated in Ladybrand, within the Free State province. The school falls under the Motheo education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mantsopa, under the Mantsopa local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Collinstreet/straat 24, Ladybrand, 9745. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 177, 9745.
Curriculum & Academics
Ladybrand Spec./s is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a special needs education curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ladybrand Spec./s was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Free State Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by state and the school buildings are owned by state.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ladybrand Spec./s 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
Collinstreet/straat 24, Ladybrand, 9745
Ladybrand, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 177, 9745
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
442607310
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.