Wessel Maree Secondary School

Wessel Maree Secondary School is a public high school in Odendaalsrus, Free State, in the Lejweleputswa education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 494 learners and 24 educators, about 20.6 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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, 97.5% of its 81 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).

Matric (NSC) results

97.5% of the school's 81 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Free State average of 89.3%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Free State
2023	78	75	96.2%	89.0%
2024	79	74	93.7%	91.0%
2025	81	79	97.5%	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)	Wessel Maree S/S
Phase (DBE)	Secondary School
Sector	Public
Quintile	5 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	494
Educators (2025)	24
Learners per educator	20.6 (province average 28.6)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	442908295
Exam centre number	3181046

Address and location

Street address	Weeberstraat/Street, Odendaalsrus, Odendaalsrus, Odendaalsrus, 9480
Postal address	Po Box 79, 9480
Town	Odendaalsrus
Province	Free State
Education district	Lejweleputswa
Circuit	4
Municipality	Matjhabeng
Ward	36
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.