As the admissions deadline approaches, parents are reminded to confirm school placements for 2027 to avoid losing valuable spots.
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has encouraged parents to remain patient as the admission process for Grade R, 1, and 8 for 2027 continues, while political parties call on them to make timely decisions to free up 64 000 school spaces.
Last week, MEC for Education, David Maynier, announced that their department had received 167 000 school admissions applications, with 46 000 receiving more than two offers.
Bronagh Hammond, Director of Communications for the WCED, encouraged parents to make a decision as early as possible to free open spaces and said they had until June 15.
“We are still very early in the process, and we appeal to parents for patience and understanding as the process continues,” she said.
