Welkom High S/s
Welkom, Free State · Lejweleputswa
About Welkom High S/s
As a public secondary school, Welkom High S/s provides education to learners in Welkom, Free State. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Lejweleputswa education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1338 learners were enrolled, taught by 49 educators at a ratio of 27:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Welkom High S/s is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Welkom High S/s 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
Welkom High S/s 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, Welkom High S/s reported a total enrollment of 1,338 learners with a teaching staff of 49 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Welkom High S/s is situated in Welkom (Bedelia), 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: 62 Falstaff Road, Bedelia, Welkom, 9460. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 753, Bedelia, 9460.
Curriculum & Academics
Welkom High S/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Welkom High S/s 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 Welkom High S/s 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
62 Falstaff Road, Bedelia, Welkom, 9460
Welkom, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 753, Bedelia, 9460
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
444712083
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.