One week left to apply for a school in W.Cape

Parents and guardians who have not applied for their child to be in a school in the Western Cape for 2024, only has this week to do so.

Late online applications for admission to a Western Cape school close at 23:59 on 25 May 2023.

COURTESY: WCED

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) said they received 21 659 late applications, thus far, which includes 2 006 Grade 1 and 11 388 Grade 8 admissions applications.

This is in addition to the on-time applications for 155 330 learners received before 14 April 2023.

‘’While any new applications currently being received are considered late applications, it is crucial that parents apply as soon as possible. The earlier we know how many learners are seeking placement, and where they are located, the better our planning will be to provide places for all learners,’’ said David Maynier, Education MEC.

‘’If we only receive applications at the end of the year or early next year, it will take some time to redirect resources to accommodate those learners… Parents are reminded that they do not need to drop off their certified hard copies at this stage. They will only need to do so once they have received an offer from a school and accepted the offer as their final choice of school,’’ he added.

Maynier previously said that parents will, from 29 May 2023,know the outcomes of their applications online.

He added that parents who experience technical problems are able to log a query using the “contact us” option at the top of the admissions page, or by emailing service@westerncape.gov.za

 

Done By: Mitchum George