On-time and online applications for admission to Grade R, 1 and 8 have closed, and more than 173 872 applications were received.
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) shared that late applications can be made for admission to schools of choice only after the current applications have been considered.
As for the next steps for parents who applied on time, after schools have considered the applications and apply their admissions policies to select successful applicants they will start making offers of acceptance to parents from Friday 30 May, which parents will need to confirm by Tuesday 17 June.
Bronagh Hammond, spokesperson for the WCED, said the most important thing parents can do now before the outcomes are available is to ensure they update the department should their contact details change.
“Every year we face challenges with parents who are uncontactable when an offer is available for their child, so we urge parents to assist us by providing accurate details. Parents can contact the WCED call centre on 0861 819 919 (press 1 for admissions) to make the necessary changes to their contact details.”
For transfer applications for Grades 2-7 and 9-12 the online window will open on Monday 4 August and close on Monday the 18th. Those for learners who have reached their highest grade at their school, or whose parents have relocated, will be prioritised.
The online admissions system as well as more information about the admissions process are available on the WCED website: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/education/service/learner-admissions.
