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Don’t Wait! “Double parkers” to confirm school of choice

30 May 2025 – Statement by Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director: Communication, Western Cape Education Department Starting today, parents...

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Don’t wait! Outcomes of on-time admissions applications will be available from tomorrow

29 May 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Parents who applied for a place in Grade R, 1 or 8 for...

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Don’t wait! Check your admissions login and contact details

22 May 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The on-time admissions window for Grade R, 1 or 8 in...

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Don’t wait! Late online applications for Grade R, 1 and 8 close on 16 May 2025

14 May 2025 – Statement by Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director: Communication, Western Cape Education Department The on-time admissions...

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May/June National Senior Certificate exams start tomorrow!

11 May 2025 – Statement by Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director: Communication, Western Cape Education Department The 2025 June National...

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Luhlaza High School learner nets global science competition spot

8 May 2025 – Statement by Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director: Communication, Western Cape Education Department Salusiwe Mxayiya from...

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Don’t wait! Record number of applications received for 2026

17 April 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The on-time admissions window for Grade R, 1 or 8 in...

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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...

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Nominations for the 2025 National Teaching Awards are open!

13 April 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Nominations for the 2025 National Teaching Awards...

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Wishing Team Astrovo the best of luck at the 2025 FIRST Robotics Championship in Texas!

11 April 2025 – Statement by Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director: Communication, Western Cape Education Department The Western Cape...

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2025/26 Education Budget – Stepping up for our learners

7 April 2025 – Speech by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education, Western Cape 1. The 2025/26 Education Budget This year, we will...

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Don’t wait! Parents of over 33 000 Grade 7 learners still need to apply

31 March 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape We are halfway through the on-time admissions window...

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