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Welkom High S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Bedelia, Welkom, Free State · Lejweleputswa district (2 circuit)

In Bedelia, Welkom, Welkom High S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 79.1% pass rate.

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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
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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321918584.5%
202425320781.8%
202523018279.1%

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%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1136355.8%
Mathematical Literacy14013495.7%
Physical Sciences714360.6%
Life Sciences12711590.6%
Accounting454395.6%
Business Studies15614391.7%
Economics835869.9%
Geography847690.5%
History524076.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Lejweleputswa district

Here is how Welkom High S/S Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Lejweleputswa district.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,898 learners against Welkom High S/S Secondary School's 1,338; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Welkom High S/S Secondary School's 79.1%.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Welkom High S/S Secondary School, at 1,749 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Welkom High S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tataiso P/S Primary School is a similar size to Welkom High S/S Secondary School, with 1,677 learners against 1,338; is a public primary school, a different phase than Welkom High S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School is a similar size to Welkom High S/S Secondary School, with 1,653 learners against 1,338; is a public primary school, a different phase than Welkom High S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rainbow S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Welkom High S/S Secondary School, with 1,631 learners against 1,338; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.7% against Welkom High S/S Secondary School's 79.1%.

Welkom

Zooming into Welkom, here are 5 other schools to compare against Welkom High S/S Secondary School.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,898 learners against Welkom High S/S Secondary School's 1,338; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Welkom High S/S Secondary School's 79.1%.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Welkom High S/S Secondary School, at 1,749 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Welkom High S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School is a similar size to Welkom High S/S Secondary School, with 1,653 learners against 1,338; is a public primary school, a different phase than Welkom High S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lephola S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Welkom High S/S Secondary School, with 1,562 learners against 1,338; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.9% against Welkom High S/S Secondary School's 79.1%.
  • Lemotso P/S Primary School is a similar size to Welkom High S/S Secondary School, with 1,433 learners against 1,338; is a public primary school, a different phase than Welkom High S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. 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
62 Falstaff Road, Bedelia, Bedelia, Welkom, 9460
Postal
Po Box 753, Bedelia, 9460
Website
welkomhigh.wixsite.com
EMIS number
444712083

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Welkom High S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Welkom High 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 High 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 High S/S Secondary School the best school in Welkom?
On the numbers that are published, Welkom High S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 79.1% 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 High 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 High S/S Secondary School?
Welkom High S/S Secondary School reported 1,338 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 High S/S Secondary School?
Yes, Welkom High 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 High S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Welkom High S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.1%, in 2025. That's down from 84.5% in 2023.
Is Welkom High S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Welkom High 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 High S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 62 Falstaff Road, Bedelia, Bedelia, Welkom, 9460.
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