Overview
Letsete is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in St. Helena Park, Welkom, Free State, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,405 learners and is staffed by 42 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 33:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q2. It falls within the Lejweleputswa education district and achieved an excellent 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 94.4% (117 of 124 candidates).
Letsete Secondary School Matric Performance
Letsete's NSC pass rate has remained fairly steady over the past 3 years, from 95.3% in 2023 to 94.4% in 2025 (124 candidates writing in 2025).
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 124 | 117 | 94.4% |
| 2024 | 138 | 138 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 128 | 122 | 95.3% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: LETSETE SS (3182023).
Subject pass rates
Letsete offered 11 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 95.0%. English (FAL) performed strongest at 100.0%, while Physical Sciences was the weakest at 78.5%. 3 subjects recorded a 100% pass rate (English (FAL), Economics, Geography).
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 62 | 55 |
88.7%
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| Mathematical Literacy | 64 | 62 |
96.9%
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| Physical Sciences | 65 | 51 |
78.5%
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| Life Sciences | 65 | 63 |
96.9%
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| English (FAL) | 134 | 134 |
100.0%
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| Accounting | 16 | 13 |
81.3%
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| Business Studies | 68 | 66 |
97.1%
|
| Economics | 15 | 15 |
100.0%
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| Geography | 84 | 84 |
100.0%
|
| History | 40 | 39 |
97.5%
|
| Agricultural Sciences | 21 | 20 |
95.2%
|
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 15 other secondary schools in Welkom.
Letsete Secondary School's 2025 pass rate is 8.4 percentage points above the average for comparable schools in the area.
School fees
Letsete charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and outings.
Public secondary school (Grades 8–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Letsete for 2027?
Letsete is a no-fee public secondary school (Grades 8–12) in St. Helena Park, St. Helena Park, Free State, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 1,405 enrolled learners attend at no charge. Budget instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and excursions. For voluntary contributions or admission fees, contact the school office.
Is Letsete a no-fee school?
Letsete is classified no-fee under Q2 and forms part of the state-funded schools serving St. Helena Park, St. Helena Park, Free State. Parents pay no tuition fees.
What is the quintile of Letsete and what does it mean for fees?
Letsete is a Q2 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the St. Helena Park, St. Helena Park, Free State community in the Lejweleputswa district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Letsete, families in Free State apply directly at the Letsete school office. The exact Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) process in the Lejweleputswa education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Letsete
Contact Letsete directly to confirm whether places are available for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from 15573 Dolf Britz, St. Helena Park, St. Helena Park, Welkom, 9460 or download it from the Free State Department of Education website.
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Submit your documents
Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to Letsete during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Letsete is a no-fee school (Q2), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Wait for confirmation from Letsete. If declined, you may appeal at the Lejweleputswa district office under the Free State Department of Education.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Letsete for the next school year?
Letsete processes applications at the school office. Free State applications are submitted directly to the school during the announced admission period. Reach the school directly via the school office to confirm openings in the Lejweleputswa district.
What documents do I need to apply at Letsete?
When applying to Letsete, you'll typically need: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Additional items may be requested by Letsete depending on the grade; confirm via the school office.