WCED warns parents of Grade 1 or 8 for 2025 school year to accept placement or department will do it for them

Parents or guardians who applied for their child to be in Grade 1 or 8 next year, has until this coming Friday, to confirm or decline placement for the highest-ranked choice of school in terms of successful applications.

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According to the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), this would mainly affect parents who had successful applications at more than one school and a choice of which school they would like for their child is now required.

‘’More importantly, however, the auto-confirmation process will immediately indicate to schools where places have been declined, allowing them to now offer places to learners on their waiting list,’’ said Bronagh Hammond, WCED spokesperson.

Hammond says thousands of Grade 8 learners had more than one successful application and once their applications have been confirmed, it will allow over 30 000 spaces to become available to other learners.

‘’We must, however, remind parents that schools are going on holiday for the mid-year break, and therefore there will be a static period for placement. While the wait is stressful, there will be many shifts within the system.  We usually see a lot of activity once schools return for the third term, with offers of placement being made to parents according to their waiting list.’’

‘’If parents still do not have a place for their child later this year, the Department will assist them with placement options,’’ she added.

Hammond advised those who did not apply for Grade 1 or 8 for the 2025 school year to apply either at one of its Education District offices or at a school.

‘’The schools are able to capture your application, however, this does not confirm acceptance. Parents can please call 0861 819 919 for further advice if required.’’

 

Done By: Mitchum George