Public secondary school · Jim Fouchepark, Welkom, Free State · Lejweleputswa district (2 circuit)
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.
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.
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.
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.