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Goudveld S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Jan Cilliers Park, Welkom, Free State · Lejweleputswa district (2 circuit)

In Jan Cilliers Park, Welkom, Goudveld S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 99.3%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Goudveld S/S Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Goudveld S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Jan Cilliers Park, Welkom. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

757
Learners
35
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Goudveld S/S Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Goudveld S/S Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 134 learners from Goudveld S/S Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 99.3% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313213098.5%
202414614599.3%
202513413399.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Goudveld S/S Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics3535100.0%
Mathematical Literacy112112100.0%
Physical Sciences212095.2%
Life Sciences555090.9%
Accounting292586.2%
Business Studies383386.8%
Geography393589.7%
English First Additional Language146146100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Lejweleputswa district

Here is how Goudveld S/S Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Lejweleputswa district.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,898 learners against Goudveld S/S Secondary School's 757; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.1% against Goudveld S/S Secondary School's 99.3%).
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Goudveld S/S Secondary School, 1,749 compared with 757; is a public primary school, a different phase than Goudveld S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tataiso P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,677 learners against Goudveld S/S Secondary School's 757; is a public primary school, a different phase than Goudveld S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Goudveld S/S Secondary School's 757; is a public primary school, a different phase than Goudveld S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rainbow S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Goudveld S/S Secondary School, 1,631 compared with 757; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.7% against Goudveld S/S Secondary School's 99.3%.

Welkom

Zooming into Welkom, here are 5 other schools to compare against Goudveld S/S Secondary School.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,898 learners against Goudveld S/S Secondary School's 757; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.1% against Goudveld S/S Secondary School's 99.3%).
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Goudveld S/S Secondary School, 1,749 compared with 757; is a public primary school, a different phase than Goudveld S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Goudveld S/S Secondary School's 757; is a public primary school, a different phase than Goudveld S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lephola S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Goudveld S/S Secondary School, 1,562 compared with 757; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.9% against Goudveld S/S Secondary School's 99.3%.
  • Lemotso P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,433 learners against Goudveld S/S Secondary School's 757; is a public primary school, a different phase than Goudveld S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Longweg 322, Jan Cilliers Park, Jan Cilliers Park, Welkom, 9460
Postal
Po Box 650, Jan Cillierspark, 9460
EMIS number
444712076

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Goudveld S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Goudveld S/S Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Free State education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Goudveld S/S Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Goudveld S/S Secondary School the best school in Welkom?
On the numbers that are published, Goudveld S/S Secondary School's 99.3% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of TETO S/S at 99.1%.
How many other schools are there in Welkom besides Goudveld S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Welkom, including Teto S/S.
How big are the classes at Goudveld S/S Secondary School?
Goudveld S/S Secondary School reported 757 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Goudveld S/S Secondary School?
Yes, Goudveld S/S Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Goudveld S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Goudveld S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.5% since 2023.
Is Goudveld S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Goudveld S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Goudveld S/S Secondary School?
It is located at Longweg 322, Jan Cilliers Park, Jan Cilliers Park, Welkom, 9460.
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