St Chads Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About St Chads Primary School
As a public school, St Chads Primary School provides primary school education to learners in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Uthukela education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1043 learners taught by 28 educators, achieving a ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
St Chads Primary 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 Chads Primary 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 Chads 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, St Chads Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,043 learners with a teaching staff of 28 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, 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 Chads Primary 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 urban.
The school's physical address is: Between Ladysmith, Ladysmith, 3370. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X9976, Ladysmith, 3370.
Curriculum & Academics
St Chads Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St Chads Primary 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 church.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at St Chads 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Between Ladysmith, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
Private Bag X9976, Ladysmith, 3370
Phone
+27 79 137 0374Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500275317
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.