On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Hts Welkom Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
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
Matric results
Three year NSC pass rate
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.
Year
Candidates wrote
Achieved NSC
Pass rate
2023
94
78
83.0%
2024
106
92
86.8%
2025
89
82
92.1%
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%.
Subject
Wrote
Achieved
Pass rate
Mathematics
25
18
72.0%
Physical Sciences
25
19
76.0%
English First Additional Language
6
6
100.0%
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
Admissions
How to apply
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.
