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Admissions
WCED Call Centre: 0861 819 919 | Hours: 07h30 - 17h00
Admission Walk-in Centre (Head Office) Hours: 07h30 - 16h00

If you are experiencing issues with receiving your reset password – please contact the Admissions Call Centre on 0861 819 919


Still need to apply?

The online admission system is closed for new applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8.

You can, however, apply either at an one of our Education District offices or at a school. The schools are able to capture your application.

Please call 0861 819 919 for further advice if required.

District Officials


Grade R applications

Track Application

Time frames:

  • 17 – 19 September 2024: Parents are informed of the outcome per email/SMS.
  • 17 – 30 September 2024: Parents confirm acceptance of Grade R placements.

Grade R Applications: Parents | Guardians MUST upload the following certified supporting documents:

  • Immunisation card (Road to Health Chart) [Primary Schools Only]
  • ID | Birth certificate | passport of the learner; OR
    • A study permit (foreign learners); OR
    • Proof of application (study permit) or a police affidavit

  • Proof of residence

School admissions:

  • Apply to at least 3 schools (Including the ones closest to your home)
  • Indicate your order of preference on the system
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Transfer requests for Grades 2-7 and Grades 9-12 must be done via the school you wish to transfer to, and not online.

Learner Transfers (2025):

  • Use this form to submit school transfer requests for learners already attending school in Grades 2-7 and Grades 9-12.
    Transfer form
  • Transfer applications are to be done at the relevant school in which the parent/caregiver wishes to apply to or their nearest WCED office.
  • Parents or caregivers will be required to fill out the WCED application form, which can also be downloaded from the WCED website, but can only be submitted to schools or the district office from 1 August 2024 onwards.
  • They will also be required to submit in the relevant supporting documentation:
    • The last school report card;
    • ID, birth certificate, passport, study permit or proof of application or police affidavit; and
    • Proof of address or police affidavit.
  • Parents can drop off the application form and supporting documents directly at the school. They can also contact the school for details on electronic (e-mail) submissions on the official WCED form only.

Circular 37 of 2023: Dates and time frames for applications for admission 2024|25


Admission Appeals

Online Admission Appeals: All further communication of logged cases must be done on the Online Admission System.

Admission Appeals

Before submitting an appeal, please familiarise yourself with the following:

How to create a parent profile (Username and Password): Video Tutorial | Step-by-step guide

Appeals open for Grade 1 and 8 applications on 1 August 2024, and for the remaining grades, including Grade R, on 1 October 2024.


Tutorials for Parents | Guardians

Video tutorial: Admission 2024|25

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Step-by-step guides | Grade R, 1 & 8

Admission 2024|25: How to register and apply

How to RESET your password

WCED Learner Admission FAQ

FAQ includes enrolment age for learners entering the school system.

Learner Admissions: Terms and Conditions

Admission leaflets

Grade 1 & 8 (11 March – 12 April 2024)

Grade R & Transfers (1 – 16 August 2024)

Admission posters: English & Afrikaans | English & isiXhosa


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