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Hts Welkom Secondary School

Public secondary school, technical specialisation · Welkom, Welkom, Free State · Lejweleputswa district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Hts Welkom Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Welkom. Its most recent matric class posted a 92.1% pass rate.

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Hts Welkom Secondary School is a public secondary school in Welkom. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

781
Learners
37
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Hts Welkom 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 Hts Welkom Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 89 matric candidates from Hts Welkom Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.1% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023947883.0%
20241069286.8%
2025898292.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Hts Welkom Secondary School reported results in 3 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics251872.0%
Physical Sciences251976.0%
English First Additional Language66100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Lejweleputswa district

Here is how Hts Welkom Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Lejweleputswa district.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,898 learners against Hts Welkom Secondary School's 781; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Hts Welkom Secondary School's 92.1%.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hts Welkom Secondary School, 1,749 compared with 781; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hts Welkom Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tataiso P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,677 learners against Hts Welkom Secondary School's 781; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hts Welkom Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Hts Welkom Secondary School's 781; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hts Welkom Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rainbow S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hts Welkom Secondary School, 1,631 compared with 781; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.7% against Hts Welkom Secondary School's 92.1%).

Welkom

Zooming into Welkom, here are 5 other schools to compare against Hts Welkom Secondary School.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,898 learners against Hts Welkom Secondary School's 781; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Hts Welkom Secondary School's 92.1%.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hts Welkom Secondary School, 1,749 compared with 781; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hts Welkom Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Hts Welkom Secondary School's 781; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hts Welkom Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lephola S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hts Welkom Secondary School, 1,562 compared with 781; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.9% against Hts Welkom Secondary School's 92.1%.
  • Lemotso P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,433 learners against Hts Welkom Secondary School's 781; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hts Welkom 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
91 Volks Road, Welkom, Welkom, Welkom, 9460
Postal
Private Bag X36, Welkom, 9460
Website
htswelkom.co.za
Email
admin@htswelkom.co.za
EMIS number
444712082

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hts Welkom Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Hts Welkom 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 Hts Welkom 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 Hts Welkom Secondary School the best school in Welkom?
On the numbers that are published, Hts Welkom Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.1% is lower than TETO S/S's 99.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Welkom besides Hts Welkom Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Welkom, including Teto S/S.
How big are the classes at Hts Welkom Secondary School?
Hts Welkom Secondary School reported 781 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Hts Welkom Secondary School?
Yes, Hts Welkom 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 Hts Welkom Secondary School's matric results like?
Hts Welkom Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.1%, in 2025. That's up from 83% in 2023.
Is Hts Welkom Secondary School a public or private school?
Hts Welkom Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hts Welkom Secondary School?
It is located at 91 Volks Road, Welkom, Welkom, Welkom, 9460.
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