Parents of learners who will be entering Grade R, 1 or 8 next year have been encouraged to apply for a place for their child on time.
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Parents of learners who will be entering Grade R, 1 or 8 next year have been encouraged to apply for a place for their child on time as applications open Tuesday.
Applications close on April 15, 2025.
Parents will be required to submit the following certified supporting documents:
2. Immunisation card or Road to Health chart – applicable to pre-primary and primary schools only.
3. Latest official school report or academic report.
4. Proof of residence e.g. rates account/lease agreement/an affidavit made at a police station confirming residence.
If any of these documents are unavailable, parents can submit a police affidavit indicating this in place of the missing document.
Applications are to be submitted online, and documents will need to be scanned and uploaded to the online admissions system, which is zero-rated for data.
Parents will not have to drop off certified hard copies of the documents when they apply. They will only submit certified hard copies to the school once they have been offered, and have accepted, a place in a school.
“We are making in-person assistance available for parents who are not able to access the online system, through 125 pop-up events at shopping malls and schools. Parents can also receive assistance in person at their education district office or at the specific school to which they wish to apply,” Education MEC David Maynier said.
“We encourage parents to bring all the necessary supporting documentation with them when seeking assistance in person.
“Applying on time will help the Western Cape Government to plan better for a place for your child next year.”
The admissions system, as well as background information and step-by-step guides on how to apply, are available via: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/education/service/learner-admissions
Cape Times