Orion
Welkom, Free State · Lejweleputswa
About Orion
Located in Welkom within Free State, Orion is a public special needs education school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Lejweleputswa education district. In 2025, the school reported 372 learners and 35 educators, resulting in a ratio of 11:1. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Orion 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
Orion 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, Orion reported a total enrollment of 372 learners with a teaching staff of 35 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 11:1, 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
Orion is situated in Welkom (Doorn), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Lejweleputswa education district, specifically within the 10 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: Zebra Street 1, Doorn, Welkom, 9460. For postal correspondence, use: Zebra Street 1, Doorn, 9460.
Curriculum & Academics
Orion is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a special needs education curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Orion 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 Orion 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
Zebra Street 1, Doorn, Welkom, 9460
Welkom, Free State
Postal
Zebra Street 1, Doorn, 9460
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
444712084
Department of Basic Education
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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.