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Letsete S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · St. Helena Park, Welkom, Free State · Lejweleputswa district (1 circuit)

Letsete S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school based in St. Helena Park, Welkom. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 94.4%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Letsete S/S Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In St. Helena Park, Welkom, Letsete S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

1,405
Learners
42
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Letsete S/S Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 124 learners from Letsete S/S Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 94.4% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312812295.3%
2024138138100.0%
202512411794.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Letsete S/S Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics373286.5%
Mathematical Literacy10810597.2%
Physical Sciences3636100.0%
Life Sciences3636100.0%
Agricultural Sciences88100.0%
Accounting333193.9%
Business Studies10910596.3%
Economics3333100.0%
Geography8080100.0%
History5353100.0%
English First Additional Language145145100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Lejweleputswa district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Lejweleputswa district with Letsete S/S Secondary School.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Letsete S/S Secondary School, with 1,898 learners against 1,405; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Letsete S/S Secondary School's 94.4%.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School is a similar size to Letsete S/S Secondary School, with 1,749 learners against 1,405; is a public primary school, a different phase than Letsete S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tataiso P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Letsete S/S Secondary School, at 1,677 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Letsete S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Letsete S/S Secondary School, at 1,653 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Letsete S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rainbow S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Letsete S/S Secondary School, at 1,631 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.7% against Letsete S/S Secondary School's 94.4%.

Welkom

And within Welkom itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Letsete S/S Secondary School, with 1,898 learners against 1,405; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Letsete S/S Secondary School's 94.4%.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School is a similar size to Letsete S/S Secondary School, with 1,749 learners against 1,405; is a public primary school, a different phase than Letsete S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Letsete S/S Secondary School, at 1,653 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Letsete S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lephola S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Letsete S/S Secondary School, at 1,562 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.9% against Letsete S/S Secondary School's 94.4%.
  • Lemotso P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Letsete S/S Secondary School, at 1,433 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Letsete S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
15573 Dolf Britz, St. Helena Park, St. Helena Park, Welkom, 9460
Postal
Po Box 40172, Welkom, 9460
EMIS number
444712114

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Letsete S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Letsete 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 Letsete S/S Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Letsete S/S Secondary School the best school in Welkom?
On the numbers that are published, Letsete S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 94.4% 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 Letsete 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 Letsete S/S Secondary School?
Letsete S/S Secondary School reported 1,405 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Letsete S/S Secondary School?
No. Letsete S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Letsete S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Letsete S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.3% since 2023.
Is Letsete S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Letsete S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Letsete S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 15573 Dolf Britz, St. Helena Park, St. Helena Park, Welkom, 9460.
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