On this page, you will find the key facts about Welkom High S/S Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Welkom High S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Bedelia, Welkom. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
1,338
Learners
49
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Matric results
Three year NSC pass rate
In 2025, 230 matric candidates from Welkom High S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 79.1% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
Year
Candidates wrote
Achieved NSC
Pass rate
2023
219
185
84.5%
2024
253
207
81.8%
2025
230
182
79.1%
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Subjects and results
Subject pass rates
Welkom High S/S Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 95.7%.
Subject
Wrote
Achieved
Pass rate
Mathematics
113
63
55.8%
Mathematical Literacy
140
134
95.7%
Physical Sciences
71
43
60.6%
Life Sciences
127
115
90.6%
Accounting
45
43
95.6%
Business Studies
156
143
91.7%
Economics
83
58
69.9%
Geography
84
76
90.5%
History
52
40
76.9%
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Fees and funding
Fee-charging school
As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Welkom High 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 High S/S Secondary School for its exact current amount.
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.
