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Weslaan Secondary School

Public secondary school · Null, Douglas, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district (Unknown circuit)

Weslaan Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Null, Douglas. Its last matric group achieved a 95.9% pass rate.

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

In Null, Douglas, Weslaan Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

684
Learners
26
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Weslaan Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Weslaan Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Weslaan Secondary School entered 97 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.9% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231529965.1%
20241169581.9%
2025979395.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Weslaan Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics8675.0%
Mathematical Literacy1107669.1%
Physical Sciences5480.0%
Life Sciences201995.0%
Accounting66100.0%
Business Studies482245.8%
Geography654873.8%
History11210190.2%
English First Additional Language118118100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district with Weslaan Secondary School.

  • Bongani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Weslaan Secondary School, 1,332 compared with 684; is a public primary school, a different phase than Weslaan Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Carnarvon Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Weslaan Secondary School, 1,214 compared with 684; is a public primary school, a different phase than Weslaan Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lowryville Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Weslaan Secondary School, 1,189 compared with 684; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Weslaan Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Vaal-Oranje Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Weslaan Secondary School, 1,123 compared with 684; is a public primary school, a different phase than Weslaan Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Douglas Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Weslaan Secondary School, 1,103 compared with 684, and is a public primary school, a different phase than Weslaan Secondary School.

Douglas

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

  • Bongani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Weslaan Secondary School, 1,332 compared with 684; is a public primary school, a different phase than Weslaan Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Vaal-Oranje Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Weslaan Secondary School, 1,123 compared with 684; is a public primary school, a different phase than Weslaan Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Bongani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,084 learners against Weslaan Secondary School's 684; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Weslaan Secondary School's 95.9%.
  • High School Riverside is a similar size to Weslaan Secondary School, with 548 learners against 684, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Douglas Gekombineerde School sits in roughly the same size range as Weslaan Secondary School, at 523 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Weslaan Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Weslaan Secondary School's 95.9%.
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 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1451 Wes Avenue, Breipaal, Douglas, 8730
Postal
Po Box 450 Douglas 8730
Telephone
053 298 1260
EMIS number
300011302

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Weslaan Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Weslaan Secondary School directly, on 053 298 1260, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Weslaan Secondary 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 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Weslaan Secondary School the best school in Douglas?
On the numbers that are published, Weslaan Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95.9% is lower than DOUGLAS GEKOMBINEERDE SKOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Douglas besides Weslaan Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Douglas, including Bongani Primary School.
How big are the classes at Weslaan Secondary School?
Weslaan Secondary School reported 684 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Weslaan Secondary School?
Yes, Weslaan 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 Weslaan Secondary School's matric results like?
Weslaan Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.9%, in 2025. That's up from 65.1% in 2023.
Is Weslaan Secondary School a public or private school?
Weslaan Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Weslaan Secondary School?
You can call 053 298 1260. It is located at 1451 Wes Avenue, Breipaal, Douglas, 8730.
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