Gauteng Opens Applications for 2025 Grade 1 and 8 Admissions

The Gauteng Department of Education has officially opened online applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 placements for the 2025 academic year. Parents and guardians, mark your calendars! The application window started on Thursday, 11 July 2024, at 08:00 and will close on Monday, 12 August 2024, at midnight. This is a crucial period for parents to secure a spot for their children in schools across the province.

Gauteng Online Applications Important Dates and Process

Gauteng Education spokesperson, Steve Mabona, emphasized the importance of timely online applications. “We appeal to parents to apply on time,” he said. To facilitate this, the department has made the online application process more user-friendly and efficient. Mabona reassured parents, stating, “Our system has improved and we can assure parents that problems experienced in the past will not happen again.”

How to Apply

Parents are allowed to choose a minimum of three schools and a maximum of five schools during the application process. This flexibility ensures that parents can select schools that best fit their child’s needs and logistical considerations.

For those without internet access, the department has set up 80 centers across the province where parents can go to apply. These centers provide free access to the application process, ensuring that all parents have the opportunity to apply on time.

Required Documents

To complete the online applications, parents need to prepare the following documents:

South African parent ID or passport and the child’s birth certificate or passport.
Refugee permit, asylum seeker permit, or permanent residence permit.
Study permit.
Proof of home address and proof of work address.
Latest Grade 7 school report (for Grade 8 applicants only).
Clinic card/immunization report (for Grade 1 applicants only).

Placement Schedule

The placement of pupils will commence on 16 September 2024. This timeline ensures that all children will be placed in a school well ahead of the 2025 academic year.

Contact Information

For any enquiries regarding online applications, parents can contact the Gauteng Department of Education at 0800 000 789. The department is committed to providing support and ensuring a smooth application experience for all parents.

Conclusion

The Gauteng Department of Education has streamlined the application process for the 2025 academic year, making it more accessible and efficient. By applying on time, parents can ensure their children are placed in a suitable school without any last-minute hassles. Start preparing your documents now and make sure to apply within the given window to secure your child’s educational future.