Welkom-Gimnasium Secondary School
Welkom, Free State · Lejweleputswa
About Welkom-Gimnasium Secondary School
A public secondary school serving the Welkom community in Free State, Welkom-Gimnasium Secondary School operates under the Lejweleputswa education district. The school recorded 1054 learners and 45 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Welkom-Gimnasium Secondary School 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-Gimnasium Secondary School 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-Gimnasium Secondary School 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Welkom-Gimnasium Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,054 learners with a teaching staff of 45 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, 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
Welkom-Gimnasium Secondary School is situated in Welkom (Jim Fouchepark), 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: Gimnasiumstraat 1, Jim Fouchepark, Welkom, 9460. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 166, Welkom, 9460.
Curriculum & Academics
Welkom-Gimnasium Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Welkom-Gimnasium Secondary School 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-Gimnasium Secondary School 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
Gimnasiumstraat 1, Jim Fouchepark, Welkom, 9460
Welkom, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 166, Welkom, 9460
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
444712075
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.