Wedela Technical Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Wedela Technical Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Carletonville, Merafong. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,452

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Technical

Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Wedela Technical 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 Wedela Technical Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 214 learners from Wedela Technical Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 78% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	124	96	77.4%
2024	178	149	83.7%
2025	214	167	78.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Wedela Technical Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	36	12	33.3%
Mathematical Literacy	54	47	87.0%
Physical Sciences	36	26	72.2%
Life Sciences	64	58	90.6%
Accounting	51	23	45.1%
Business Studies	52	48	92.3%
Economics	30	20	66.7%
Geography	64	56	87.5%
English First Additional Language	186	186	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

Badirile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,239 learners against Wedela Technical Secondary School's 1,452; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.5% against Wedela Technical Secondary School's 78%.
Mosupatsela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Wedela Technical Secondary School, at 2,000 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.4% against Wedela Technical Secondary School's 78%.
Lesego Primary School is a similar size to Wedela Technical Secondary School, with 1,996 learners against 1,452; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wedela Technical Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
High School Noordheuwel sits in roughly the same size range as Wedela Technical Secondary School, at 1,986 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Wedela Technical Secondary School's 78%.
Letsatsing Primary Mine School is a similar size to Wedela Technical Secondary School, with 1,928 learners against 1,452; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wedela Technical Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Wedela Technical Secondary School's 78%.

Merafong

Merafong Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Wedela Technical Secondary School, at 1,200 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wedela Technical Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Thuto Kitso Secondary School is a similar size to Wedela Technical Secondary School, with 1,099 learners against 1,452; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.2% against Wedela Technical Secondary School's 78%.
Khutsong South Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Wedela Technical Secondary School, at 1,096 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wedela Technical Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Reakgona Primary School is a similar size to Wedela Technical Secondary School, with 1,022 learners against 1,452; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wedela Technical Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Phororong Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 627 learners against Wedela Technical Secondary School's 1,452; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wedela Technical Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Wedela Technical Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Wedela Technical Secondary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 2604, 4Th Avenue, Wedela, Carletonville, Merafong
Postal: 857 Fochville 2515
Telephone: 018 780 1538
EMIS number: 700932332

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Wedela Technical Secondary School?

Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Wedela Technical Secondary School directly, on 018 780 1538, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Wedela Technical 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 Wedela Technical Secondary School the best school in Merafong?

On the numbers that are published, Wedela Technical Secondary School's matric pass rate of 78% is lower than THUTO KITSO SECONDARY SCHOOL's 92.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Merafong besides Wedela Technical Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Merafong, including Merafong Primary School.

How big are the classes at Wedela Technical Secondary School?

Wedela Technical Secondary School reported 1,452 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Wedela Technical Secondary School?

Yes, Wedela Technical 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 Wedela Technical Secondary School's matric results like?

Wedela Technical Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 77.4% since 2023.

Is Wedela Technical Secondary School a public or private school?

Wedela Technical Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Wedela Technical Secondary School?

You can call 018 780 1538. It is located at 2604, 4Th Avenue, Wedela, Carletonville, Merafong.