Don’t wait! On-time admissions close tomorrow

14 April 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape

The on-time admissions window for Grade R, 1 or 8 in 2026 closes tomorrow, 15 April 2025. 

We appeal to any parent who has not yet applied to do so immediately online or at their education district office. 

We are especially concerned by the high number of current Grade 7 learners at schools in the Western Cape whose parents have not yet applied for a place in Grade 8. As of the end of last week, the number of Grade 7 learners with no applications filed stood at over 25 000. 

Parents have the opportunity to help us by taking the responsible step to apply on time, and we urge parents to step up and apply immediately. Parents who apply late will unfortunately have to wait until on-time applicants have been considered before late applications will be considered. 

We have already received Grade R, 1 or 8 applications for 132 226 learners, and we thank their parents for making sure that they have applied on time. 

The admissions system, as well as background information and step-by-step guides on how to apply, are available here: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/education/service/learner-admissions

Don’t wait! Apply for a place in a school for your child on time!