Hts Welkom
Welkom, Free State · Lejweleputswa
About Hts Welkom
Hts Welkom provides secondary school education as a public school in Welkom, Free State. The school is administered under the Lejweleputswa education district. In 2025, the school reported 781 learners and 37 educators, resulting in a ratio of 21:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hts Welkom is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Hts Welkom is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Hts Welkom is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Hts Welkom reported a total enrollment of 781 learners with a teaching staff of 37 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Hts Welkom is situated in Welkom (Welkom), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Lejweleputswa education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Matjhabeng, under the Matjhabeng local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 91 Volks Road, Welkom, 9460. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X36, Welkom, 9460.
Curriculum & Academics
Hts Welkom is classified as an ordinary school school offering a technical curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hts Welkom was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Free State Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by state and the school buildings are owned by state.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Hts Welkom are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
91 Volks Road, Welkom, 9460
Welkom, Free State
Postal
Private Bag X36, Welkom, 9460
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
444712082
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.