Gauteng online admission open from July 22-August 19

GAUTENG Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi has announced online admissions for Grade one and Grade eight for the 2023 academic year will be open from July 22 until August 19.

The Department of Education said the system has now been enhanced to follow a single application process, allowing applicants to apply at the same time.

“All pupils that are five years old, turning six years old by June 30, 2023, and are currently enrolled in Grade R in a school or Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre, as well as pupils that are not in any type of school, must apply for admission at a minimum of three and a maximum of five school,” said Lesufi.

Parents and guardians have to submit certified copies of the following documents within seven days of applying:

Parent and child ID or passport Refugee permit

Asylum seeker permit

Permanent residence permit

Study permit

South African birth certificate Proof of home address

Proof of work address

Latest school report and clinic card/ immunisation report (Grade 1 only).

Applicants have until August 26 to upload or submit their documents.

The Education Department indicated documents that are uploaded or submitted after the application period closing date will be considered as incomplete applications and will only receive placement at available schools between December 1 to 15.

SMS notifications informing applicants whether their application was successful or unsuccessful will be sent from October 3 to 31.

“For those who are unable to apply from homes and/or offices, the department has identified walk-in centres in different areas where applicants will be safely assisted. This information will be made available to the public through schools, districts, the GDE Website, and social media platforms.”