The Western Cape department of education (WCED) opens the on-time school admissions application window period on 10 March.
The department encourages parents and guardians and caregivers of learners in grades R, 1 and 8 to put in their 2027 applications from tomorrow.
The on-time applications window will close on Tuesday, 14 April 2026.
Parents are responsible for ensuring that they submit their applications for admission on time. Applying on time is essential to ensure that your child is included in the first round of applications and to support the WCED’s planning for the 2027 school year.
Parents and caregivers must upload copies of the following documents when submitting an application:
- The learner’s most recent official school report (where applicable)
- Certified proof of identity of the learner:
- Birth certificate, ID or passport.
- For foreign learners: a passport, study permit, proof of application for a permit, or a copy of the parent’s asylum seeker or refugee permit.
- If none of the above are available, a South African Police Service affidavit will be accepted.
- Immunisation card (Road to Health Certificate) – required for primary school applications
- Proof of residence (such as a municipal account, lease agreement, or affidavit confirming residence.
Once your documents have been gathered and uploaded, completing the online application should not take too long. Preparing these documents before the application period opens will make the process quicker, easier, and less stressful.
The WCED online admissions system is zero-rated, so parents can access the platform without using mobile data. Parents are encouraged to use the following link: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/education/service/learner–admissions
