Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find the key facts about Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Odendaalsrus. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

494

Learners

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, Wessel Maree 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 Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 81 matric candidates from Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97.5% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	78	75	96.2%
2024	79	74	93.7%
2025	81	79	97.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	26	20	76.9%
Mathematical Literacy	53	51	96.2%
Physical Sciences	23	20	87.0%
Life Sciences	41	34	82.9%
Accounting	6	5	83.3%
Business Studies	27	26	96.3%
Geography	33	31	93.9%
English First Additional Language	20	20	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Lejweleputswa district

Teto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,898 learners against Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School's 494; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.1% against Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School's 97.5%).
Hani Park P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School, 1,749 compared with 494; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Tataiso P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,677 learners against Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School's 494; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School's 494; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Rainbow S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School, 1,631 compared with 494; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.7% against Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School's 97.5%.

Odendaalsrus

Thusanong P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School's 494; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Malebaleba P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,204 learners against Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School's 494; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Rearabetswe S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,169 learners against Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School's 494; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School's 97.5%.
Phehello S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School, 1,158 compared with 494; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 55.5% against Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School's 97.5%.
Inpocuko P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School, 1,120 compared with 494; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Weeberstraat/Street, Odendaalsrus, Odendaalsrus, Odendaalsrus, 9480
Postal: Po Box 79, , 9480
Website: wmhs.co.za
Email: finansies@wmhs.co.za
EMIS number: 442908295

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School?

No phone number or email is on record for Wessel Maree 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 Wessel Maree 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 Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School the best school in Odendaalsrus?

On the numbers that are published, Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School's 97.5% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of REARABETSWE S/S at 82.3%.

How many other schools are there in Odendaalsrus besides Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Odendaalsrus, including Thusanong P/S.

How big are the classes at Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School?

Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School reported 494 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School?

Yes, Wessel Maree 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 Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School's matric results like?

Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.2% since 2023.

Is Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School a public or private school?

Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Wessel Maree S/S Secondary School?

It is located at Weeberstraat/Street, Odendaalsrus, Odendaalsrus, Odendaalsrus, 9480.