Applications for parents who wish to apply for school transfers for their children for a school in the Western Cape for 2026 can do so from Monday.
The Western Cape Department of Education (WCED) says parents
of learners who are in Grades 2 and 7 and learners between grade 9 and 12 can
apply until 18 August.
The applications can be done online on the department’s website.
The WCED said transfer applications can also be done at the relevant schools.
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Picture: PixabayParents applying will need the following supporting
documents:
• The last school report card;
• ID, birth certificate, passport, study permit or proof of
application or police
affidavit; and
• Proof of address or police affidavit.
‘’Parents who have not registered on the online system
previously will first need to register on the online site. Once registration is
completed, they can then proceed to the application,’’ said Bronagh Hammond,
WCED spokesperson.
‘’Please note that schools can only capture applications
for their own institution, but the online system can capture applications for
multiple schools,’’ she added.
The WCED also gave an update on applications to Grade R, 1
and Grade 8, saying schools are currently finalizing their admission lists and
confirming placements for children on their waiting lists.
‘’This process is ongoing. We do, however, appeal to all
parents and caregivers who have not yet applied for Grade 1 and Grade 8 for the
2026 school year, to do so immediately. The online platform is closed for these
late applications. They can contact their district office or call 0861 819 919
for more information,’’ said Hammond.
Done By: Mitchum George
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