Orion

Orion is a public special needs school in Doorn, Welkom, Free State, in the Lejweleputswa education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a special needs education specialisation. In 2025 it had 372 learners and 35 educators, about 10.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public special needs schools in Free State (274 learners). It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School type	Public special needs school
Phase (DBE)	Special Needs School
Specialisation	Special Needs Education
Sector	Public
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	372
Educators (2025)	35
Learners per educator	10.6 (province average 9.2)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	444712084

Address and location

Street address	Zebra Street 1, Doorn, Doorn, Welkom, 9460
Postal address	Zebra Street 1, Doorn, 9460
Suburb / area	Doorn
Town	Welkom
Province	Free State
Education district	Lejweleputswa
Circuit	10
Municipality	Matjhabeng
Ward	34
Former department	House of Assembly(HOA)

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Free State open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.