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Orion School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Doorn, Welkom, Free State · Lejweleputswa district (10 circuit)

Orion School is a public school in Doorn, Welkom. It currently teaches around 372 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Orion School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Doorn, Welkom, Orion School is a public school.

372
Learners
35
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Orion School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Orion School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Lejweleputswa district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Lejweleputswa district with Orion School.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Orion School, 1,898 compared with 372; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Orion School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Orion School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,749 learners against Orion School's 372; is a public primary school, a different phase than Orion School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tataiso P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Orion School, 1,677 compared with 372; is a public primary school, a different phase than Orion School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Orion School, 1,653 compared with 372; is a public primary school, a different phase than Orion School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rainbow S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,631 learners against Orion School's 372; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Orion School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Orion School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Welkom

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

  • Teto S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Orion School, 1,898 compared with 372; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Orion School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Orion School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,749 learners against Orion School's 372; is a public primary school, a different phase than Orion School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Orion School, 1,653 compared with 372; is a public primary school, a different phase than Orion School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lephola S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,562 learners against Orion School's 372; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Orion School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Orion School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lemotso P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Orion School, 1,433 compared with 372; is a public primary school, a different phase than Orion 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Zebra Street 1, Doorn, Doorn, Welkom, 9460
Postal
Zebra Street 1, Doorn, 9460
EMIS number
444712084

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Orion School?
No phone number or email is on record for Orion 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 Orion 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Orion School the best school in Welkom?
No matric pass rate is on record for Orion School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Welkom besides Orion School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Welkom, including Teto S/S.
How big are the classes at Orion School?
Orion School reported 372 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Orion School?
Yes, Orion 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 Orion School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Orion School.
Is Orion School a public or private school?
Orion School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Orion School?
It is located at Zebra Street 1, Doorn, Doorn, Welkom, 9460.
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