Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Jim Fouchepark, Welkom. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,054

Learners

Educators

QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Welkom-Gimnasium S/S 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 Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 200 matric candidates from Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.5% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	191	177	92.7%
2024	208	193	92.8%
2025	200	191	95.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	88	74	84.1%
Mathematical Literacy	120	119	99.2%
Physical Sciences	56	41	73.2%
Life Sciences	82	75	91.5%
Accounting	59	59	100.0%
Business Studies	92	81	88.0%
Economics	58	40	69.0%
Geography	24	24	100.0%
English First Additional Language	76	76	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Lejweleputswa district

Teto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,898 learners against Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School's 1,054; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School's 95.5%.
Hani Park P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School, 1,749 compared with 1,054; is a public primary school, a different phase than Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Tataiso P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,677 learners against Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School's 1,054; is a public primary school, a different phase than Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School's 1,054; is a public primary school, a different phase than Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Rainbow S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School, 1,631 compared with 1,054; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.7% against Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School's 95.5%.

Welkom

Teto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,898 learners against Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School's 1,054; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School's 95.5%.
Hani Park P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School, 1,749 compared with 1,054; is a public primary school, a different phase than Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School's 1,054; is a public primary school, a different phase than Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Lephola S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School, 1,562 compared with 1,054; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.9% against Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School's 95.5%.
Lemotso P/S Primary School is a similar size to Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School, with 1,433 learners against 1,054; is a public primary school, a different phase than Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Gimnasiumstraat 1, Jim Fouchepark, Jim Fouchepark, Welkom, 9460
Postal: Po Box 166, Welkom, 9460
Website: welkom-gimnasium.co.za
Email: admin@wgim.co.za
EMIS number: 444712075

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School?

No phone number or email is on record for Welkom-Gimnasium 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 Welkom-Gimnasium S/S 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 Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School the best school in Welkom?

On the numbers that are published, Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95.5% 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 Welkom-Gimnasium 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 Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School?

Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School reported 1,054 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School?

Yes, Welkom-Gimnasium S/S 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 Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School's matric results like?

Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 92.7% since 2023.

Is Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School a public or private school?

Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Welkom-Gimnasium S/S Secondary School?

It is located at Gimnasiumstraat 1, Jim Fouchepark, Jim Fouchepark, Welkom, 9460.