In 1949, Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia chose the name of Dejazmach Wondirad Primary school to honor the renowned Ethiopian patriot Dejazmach Wondirad Kurabachew. Dejazmach Wondirad Secondary School was established in 1981. It has been understood from various information that before 1981, it was called Dejazmach Wardhairad School. Then, from 2015 to 2020, it was called Dejazmach Wardhairad Secondary and preparatory school. Finally, the school was renamed Dejazmach Wardhairad Senior Secondary School in 2020.