Welkom-Gimnasium Secondary School

Welkom-Gimnasium Secondary School is a public high school in Jim Fouchepark, Welkom, Free State, in the Lejweleputswa education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 054 learners and 45 educators, about 23.4 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Free State (927 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. 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. In the 2025 matric exams, 95.5% of its 200 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).

Matric (NSC) results

95.5% of the school's 200 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Free State average of 89.3%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Free State
2023	191	177	92.7%	89.0%
2024	208	193	92.8%	91.0%
2025	200	191	95.5%	89.3%

Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.

School facts

School type	Public high school
Official name (DBE)	Welkom-Gimnasium S/S
Phase (DBE)	Secondary School
Sector	Public
Quintile	5 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 054
Educators (2025)	45
Learners per educator	23.4 (province average 28.6)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	444712075
Exam centre number	3182060

Address and location

Street address	Gimnasiumstraat 1, Jim Fouchepark, Jim Fouchepark, Welkom, 9460
Postal address	Po Box 166, Welkom, 9460
Suburb / area	Jim Fouchepark
Town	Welkom
Province	Free State
Education district	Lejweleputswa
Circuit	2
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.