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Welkom Preparatory School

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

Welkom Preparatory School is a public primary school based in Bedelia, Welkom. Around 842 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Welkom Preparatory School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Bedelia, Welkom, Welkom Preparatory School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

842
Learners
26
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Welkom Preparatory School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Welkom Preparatory School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Lejweleputswa district

5 other schools in Lejweleputswa district, for comparison against Welkom Preparatory School.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Welkom Preparatory School, 1,898 compared with 842; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Welkom Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Welkom Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,749 learners against Welkom Preparatory School's 842, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tataiso P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Welkom Preparatory School, 1,677 compared with 842, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Welkom Preparatory School, 1,653 compared with 842, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rainbow S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,631 learners against Welkom Preparatory School's 842; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Welkom Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Welkom Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Welkom

And within Welkom itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Welkom Preparatory School, 1,898 compared with 842; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Welkom Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Welkom Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,749 learners against Welkom Preparatory School's 842, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Welkom Preparatory School, 1,653 compared with 842, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lephola S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,562 learners against Welkom Preparatory School's 842; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Welkom Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Welkom Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lemotso P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Welkom Preparatory School, 1,433 compared with 842, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
C/O Romeo- & Viola Streets, Bedelia, Bedelia, Welkom, 9460
Postal
Po Box 1327, Bedelia, 9460
EMIS number
444712102

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Welkom Preparatory School?
No phone number or email is on record for Welkom Preparatory 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 Preparatory School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Welkom Preparatory School the best school in Welkom?
No matric pass rate is on record for Welkom Preparatory School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Welkom besides Welkom Preparatory School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Welkom, including Teto S/S.
How big are the classes at Welkom Preparatory School?
Welkom Preparatory School reported 842 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Preparatory School?
Yes, Welkom Preparatory 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.
Is Welkom Preparatory School a public or private school?
Welkom Preparatory School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Welkom Preparatory School?
It is located at C/O Romeo- & Viola Streets, Bedelia, Bedelia, Welkom, 9460.
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