Admissions | Western Cape Education Department
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.

District Officials


Grade R, 1 and 8 Applications

Track Application

Parents | Guardians MUST upload the following certified supporting documents:

  • Immunisation card (Road to Health Chart - Primary Schools only)
  • Last school report card (for learners who have been to school)
  • 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

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, but can only be submitted to schools or the district office.
  • 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


Tutorials for Parents | Guardians

Video tutorial: Admission 2024|25

Watch online Download


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

Grade R & Transfers

Admission posters: English & Afrikaans | English & isiXhosa


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