Time running out to apply on-time for WC school in 2026

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has appealed to parents to apply for Grade R, 1 and 8, for the 2026 academic year, if they have not done so already.

PICTURE: Pixabay

MEC David Maynier, particularly expressed concern for those starting their high school career next year, as he says over 25 000 parents of learners have not yet applied. The deadline for on-time admissions is on Tuesday

‘’We are already received applications for 132 226 learners for Grade R, 1 or 8 next in 2026 [as of Friday]. Applying on time will help the Western Cape Government to plan better for a place for your child next year. Don’t wait! Apply for a place in a school for your child during the on-time admissions window.”

The following required supporting documents are needed:

 

1.     Identification – any one of the following can be submitted:

·        Identity document (ID) or birth certificate of the learner;

·        Foreign learners: a passport or a copy of parent’s refugee or asylum seeker permit on which the learner’s name should appear;

·        If the learner has foreign parents but was born in South Africa: a handwritten birth certificate (DHA 19 form); or

·        If the learner was not born in South Africa: a passport or a refugee or asylum seeker permit issued in the learner’s name.

2.   Immunisation card or Road to Health chart – applicable to pre-primary and primary schools only.

3.   Latest official school report or academic report

4.   Proof of residence e.g. rates account/lease agreement/an affidavit made at a police station confirming residence.

Maynier said if any of these documents are unavailable, parents can submit a police affidavit indicating this in place of the missing document.

 

Done By: Mitchum George