M L Sultan Ladysmith Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About M L Sultan Ladysmith Primary School
Operating as a public institution, M L Sultan Ladysmith Primary School is a primary school located in Leonardsville within KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Uthukela education district. The 2025 school year recorded 991 learners taught by 35 educators, achieving a ratio of 28:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
M L Sultan Ladysmith Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
M L Sultan Ladysmith Primary 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
M L Sultan Ladysmith Primary 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, M L Sultan Ladysmith Primary School reported a total enrollment of 991 learners with a teaching staff of 35 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
M L Sultan Ladysmith Primary School is situated in Leonardsville, 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: 318 Kandahar Avenue, Ladysmith, 3370. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 446, Ladysmith, 3370.
Curriculum & Academics
M L Sultan Ladysmith Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
M L Sultan Ladysmith Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Delegates(hod) education department. The House of Delegates administered education for Indian learners during the Apartheid era. 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 M L Sultan Ladysmith Primary 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
318 Kandahar Avenue, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
P.o. Box 446, Ladysmith, 3370
Phone
+27 36 633 0341Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500189625
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.