Welkom High Secondary School

Welkom High Secondary School is a public high school in Bedelia, Welkom, Free State, in the Lejweleputswa education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 338 learners and 49 educators, about 27.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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, 79.1% of its 230 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).

Matric (NSC) results

79.1% of the school's 230 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Free State average of 89.3%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Free State
2023	219	185	84.5%	89.0%
2024	253	207	81.8%	91.0%
2025	230	182	79.1%	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 High S/S
Phase (DBE)	Secondary School
Sector	Public
Quintile	5 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 338
Educators (2025)	49
Learners per educator	27.3 (province average 28.6)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	444712083
Exam centre number	3182058

Address and location

Street address	62 Falstaff Road, Bedelia, Bedelia, Welkom, 9460
Postal address	Po Box 753, Bedelia, 9460
Suburb / area	Bedelia
Town	Welkom
Province	Free State
Education district	Lejweleputswa
Circuit	2
Municipality	Matjhabeng
Ward	24
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.