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WHS…a place where you are not only taught physics
but also the lessons of life, where you develop not
only your mind, but also your soul. A place where
you enhance your mental and physical abilities and
where you can live to make a difference.
WHS is proud to offer the most comprehensive subject choice in Namibia.
This gives our learners the necessary knowledge and skills to enter the job market, confident to take on the best and come out on top.
Over and above the normal subjects, our curriculum also includes the following extra components: Entrepreneurial skills, Information Technology for learners in grade 8 -10, 24 hour access to Internet, AutuCAD for learners taking Technical Drawing, Turbo Cash for learners taking Accounting, Word Processing for learners taking Typing and a special Mathematics programme helping learners to practice the basic skills.
WHS Applications 2026
Application Dates
Grade 8 Applications
Open: 23 May 2025
Close: 31 July 2025
Application Forms
N$10.00 per application.
Application forms are available online
Online applications must be printed and handed in at the WHS office, no electronic applications will be accepted.
Registration Steps:
1.Print the Application form
2. Complete the Application form and deliver it along with all supporting documents at the WHS office.
Grade 9 Application 2026
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Grade 10 Application 2026
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Grade 12 AS Application 2026
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Hostel Application 2026
Grade Subjects
Grade 8
Every grade 8 student will have 9 subjects which will include, 5 compulsory subjects, 2 languages in combination and 2 non-compulsory subjects.
The 5 compulsory subjects are:
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Mathematics
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Physical Science
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Life Science
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History
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Geography
The languages in combination are:
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English 1st Language and Afrikaans 1st Language
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English 1st Language and Afrikaans 2nd Language
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Oshikwanyama 1st Language and English 1st Language
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Otjiherero 1st Language and English 1st Language
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All subject combinations depend on whether it will fit into the time table.
Non-compulsory subjects in combination are:
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Accounting and Entrepreneurship
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Accounting and German Foreign Language
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Accounting and Word Processing/Keyboard
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Accounting and Art
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Accounting and Home Economics
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Accounting and Design & Technology
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Entrepreneurship and German Foreign Language
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Entrepreneurship and Word Processing/Keyboard
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Entrepreneurship and Art
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Entrepreneurship and Home Economics
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Entrepreneurship and Design & Technology
Promotion requirements:
Five subjects including, Mathematics and English 40% and more, other 4 above 40%.
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Afrikaans: 40%
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English: 40%
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Mathematics: 40%
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Learning subjects: 40%
Grade 9
Every grade 9 student will have 9 subjects which will include, 5 compulsory subjects, 2 languages in combination and 2 non-compulsory subjects.
The 5 compulsory subjects are:
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Mathematics
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Physical Science
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Life Science
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History
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Geography
The 2 languages in combination are:
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English 1st Language and Afrikaans 1st Language
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English 1st Language and Afrikaans 2nd Language
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Oshikwanyama 1st Language and English 1st Language
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Otjiherero 1st Language and English 1st Language
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All subject combinations depend on whether it will fit into the time table.
Non-compulsory subjects in combination are:
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Accounting and Entrepreneurship
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Accounting and German Foreign Language
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Accounting and Word Processing/Keyboard
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Accounting and Art
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Accounting and Home Economics
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Accounting and Design & Technology
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Entrepreneurship and German Foreign Language
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Entrepreneurship and Word Processing/Keyboard
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Entrepreneurship and Art
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Entrepreneurship and Home Economics
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Entrepreneurship and Design & Technology
Promotion requirements:
Five subjects including, Mathematics and English 40% and more, other four above 40%
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Afrikaans: 40%
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English: 40%
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Mathematics: 40% (Additional) does not count for passing requirements.
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Learning subjects: 40%
Grade 10
Every grade 10 student's subject choice should include a minimum of 6 subjects.
Languages
In line with the ministerial policy each pupil must take at least two languages, one of which must be a First Language.
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English 1st Language and Afrikaans 1st Language
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English 1st Language and Afrikaans 2nd Language
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Afrikaans 1st Language and English 2nd Language
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Oshikwanyama 1st Language and English 1st Language
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Ojiherero 1st Language and English 1st Language
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Oshikwanyama 1st Language and English 2nd Language
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Otjherero 1st Language and English 2nd Language
CHOOSE ONE GROUP OF THE FOLLOWING FIELDS OF STUDY
C4: Business Studies / Econimics / Mathmatics
SS1: History / Geography / Mathmatics
NS2: Physics (60%) / Chemistry (60%) Mathematics (60%) (when available)
NS4: Biology / Geography / Mathamatics
T3: Home Economics / Hospitality / Mathmatics (when available)
CHOOSE A 6TH SUBJECT (SUPPLEMENTARY SUBJECT) FORM THE SUBJECTS BELOW
Accounting, Art & Design, Business Studies, Design & Technology, Economics, Geography, History, German Foreign Language (All available on AS-Level)
Office Practice, HOme Economics (Only available on Ordinary Level)
Subject must be taken from Grade 8.
Promotion requirements: Five subjects including, Mathematics and English 40%
Grade 11
Every grade 11 student's subject choice should include a minimum of 6 subjects.
Languages
In line with the ministerial policy each pupil must take at least two languages, one of which must be a First Language.
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English 1st Language and Afrikaans 1st Language
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English 1st Language and Afrikaans 2nd Language
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Afrikaans 1st Language and English 2nd Language
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Oshikwanyama 1st Language and English 1st Language
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Ojiherero 1st Language and English 1st Language
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Oshikwanyama 1st Language and English 2nd Language
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Otjherero 1st Language and English 2nd Language
CHOOSE ONE GROUP OF THE FOLLOWING FIELDS OF STUDY
C4: Business Studies / Econimics / Mathmatics
SS1: History / Geography / Mathmatics
NS2: Physics (60%) / Chemistry (60%) Mathematics (60%) (when available)
NS4: Biology / Geography / Mathamatics
T3: Home Economics / Hospitality / Mathmatics (when available)
CHOOSE A 6TH SUBJECT (SUPPLEMENTARY SUBJECT) FORM THE SUBJECTS BELOW
Accounting, Art & Design, Business Studies, Design & Technology, Economics, Geography, History, German Foreign Language (All available on AS-Level)
Office Practice, HOme Economics (Only available on Ordinary Level)
Subject must be taken from Grade 8.
Promotion requirements: Tree subjects 60% (C Symbol)
No new Grade 11 learners accepted.
Grade 12
Every grade 12 student's subject choice should include a minimum of 3 subjects.
Languages
In line with the ministerial policy each pupil must take at least two languages, one of which must be a First Language.
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Afriikans 1st Language, English 1st Language, Oshikwanyama 1st Language
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Afrikaans 2nd Language, English 2nd Language, Otjiherero 1st Languge
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Mathematics, German Foreign Language, Design & Technology
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Accounting, Business Studies, Economics
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Biology, Chemistry, Physics
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Geography, History
Successfull candidates can only be placed in WHS once the final results have been received.
WHS Aftercare
Our Aftercare is a serene, quiet environment for your child to do their homework successfully.
Not only an extra class, but the teacher on duty can be asked for assistance if your child is struggling.
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Aftercare starts at 14:00 – 16:30 with a 30 min break at 15h00.
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Aftercare is facilitated from Monday to Thursday every week.
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All children are responsible for their own food.
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There is a tuck shop at school with delicious and affordable food after school.
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Arrangements for sport activities or any other activities can be made.
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Please note, the learner will only be permitted to go if the parents or guardians have made prior arrangements.
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Kindly send a message should your child be absent for the Aftercare session.
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Cell phones are not allowed to be kept with the learners. Should you need to pick your child up earlier you are welcome to inform the teacher on duty. o Learners are welcome to use their phones during the break time.
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All learners are expected to have a homework diary in which all homework for the day must be recorded.
The monthly fee is N$400 until December 2025 for 4 days Monday-Thursday or N$300 per month for 2 or 3 days per week, provided there are no other learners that require 4 days aftercare. This is payable in the first week of every month with
Ms Schoeman.
Payments can be made either in cash, by means of PayToday or directly into the specific Bank Account. (Will provide details on request privately.) A receipt will be made out for all payments. An Aftercare WhatsApp group has been formed for urgent arrangements when necessary.
Contact Details: Ms. M E Schoeman - 081 280 9097