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We will fight for our teachers

Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Yesterday, our Head of Department, Brent Walters, wrote to schools...

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Minister Meyer in discussion with TPNT management

The port of Cape Town is important to Western Cape’s economic growth and jobs

On Monday, 12 August 2024, Dr Ivan Meyer, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, met with Transnet’s...

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Extremely late applications for 3 579 Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners received since 1 January 2024

We have been hard at work since before schools reopened to find places for learners in the 2024 school year, and to complete our extensive...

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The story of King Book Fly wins the 2023 Story Stars competition!

This morning, I visited Kenridge Primary School to announce the 2023 Story Stars winners! Story Stars is an annual creative writing...

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2023 Systemic Test results show improvement across all school phases

The results of our annual systemic tests for 2023 are now available, which show an improvement in Mathematics and Language scores across all...

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Second chance matric: Registration for the May|June NSC closes this Friday!

The Western Cape Education Department encourages all learners who did not achieve their desired results in the 2023 National Senior...

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Western Cape 2023 National Senior Certificate Awards

Speech by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Good morning Premier and Tracy Winde, All of our honored guests, Our...

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Matric 2023 Awards to Schools

Western Cape Education Department National Senior Certificate Examinations 2023 Awards to Schools In the first category, schools are awarded...

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Matric 2023 Awards to Candidates

Western Cape Education Department National Senior Certificate Examinations 2023 Awards to Candidates Awards to candidates will be presented...

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Decrease in number of schools affected by burglary and vandalism

Despite our department providing holiday security to 486 schools over the December holidays, we recorded 26 incidents of burglary and...

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