Time is running out for parents and caregivers to apply online for the 2024 school admission process in the Western Cape. There are just two days left before applications close in the province.
PICTURE: WCEDThe Western Cape’s Education Department (WCED) said, as of
5pm on Wednesday, the provincial department received applications for 121 490
learners for the 2024 school year.
Education MEC, David Maynier said with parents applying for
more than one school for their children, the total number of individual
applications to schools received thus far is 400 790.
‘’We need the data from our admissions system to determine
where there is additional demand, so that we can provide the necessary
resources and infrastructure in time for the start of the 2024 school year.’’
‘’This includes valuable data on the number of learners
that require placement in specific areas, their grades, and their language
preferences. The earlier we have this information, the better, which is why we
appeal especially to parents of Grade 1 and 8 learners to apply before the 14
April 2023 deadline,’’ he added.
Maynier urged parents/guardians to log a query using the
“contact us” option at the top of the admissions website page, should they
experience any difficulties applying for their child/ren.
‘’Parents who experience technical problems are able to log
a query using the “contact us” option at the top of the admissions page, and we
will assist parents with technical issues to resolve each and every problem as
soon as possible. Our technical team has worked long hours throughout weekends
and holidays to follow up on any outstanding queries.’’
The MEC reminded parents that they do not need to take the
hard copies of their documents to every school they apply to.
‘’They will only need to take certified hard copies to the
final school they confirm a place at for their child after offers are made from
29 May 2023 onwards,’’ said David Maynier, Western Cape’s Education MEC.
Done By: Mitchum George
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