How education departments use feeder zones

Gauteng: Pupils may apply for a school that is within 5km of home. Western Cape: Has not determined feeder zones but many schools give preference to pupils in specified zones set by school governing bodies. Free State: Pupils whose parents work or live closest to the school are prioritised. KwaZulu-Natal: Preference must be given to pupils who live in feeder zones determined by governing bodies. Eastern Cape: Schools give preference to pupils in feeder zones determined by governing bodies. — Source: Property Fox Schools Feeder Zones 2018 Guide