Monument School / Skool
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Monument School / Skool
As a public school, Monument School / Skool provides primary school education to learners in Observatiion Hill, KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Uthukela education district. The 2025 school year recorded 879 learners taught by 34 educators, achieving a ratio of 26:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Monument School / Skool is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Monument School / Skool 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
Monument School / Skool 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, Monument School / Skool reported a total enrollment of 879 learners with a teaching staff of 34 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
Monument School / Skool is situated in Observatiion Hill, 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: De Wet Street, Ladysmith, 3370. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X9908, Ladysmith, 3370.
Curriculum & Academics
Monument School / Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Monument School / Skool 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 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 Monument School / Skool 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
De Wet Street, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
Private Bag X9908, Ladysmith, 3370
Phone
+27 36 637 3784Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500214748
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.