Media Releases

Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Parents who wish to apply for Grade R or a school transfer for the 2025 school year can do so from 1 August 2024. Grade R applications Grade R applications can be done online at: https://wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za/admissions ...

Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape In the interests of learner and teacher safety, and after extensive consultation with the Provincial Disaster Risk Management Centre and the South African Weather Service (SAWS), a decision has been taken to close schools in ...

Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director of Communication: Western Cape Education Department The Western Cape Education Department would like to congratulate Christel House, an independent school in the Western Cape, for being named as a Top 10 shortlist for the World’s Best School Prize for ...

Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director of Communication: Western Cape Education Department Starting today, parents who applied during the on-time admissions period (11 March 2024 – 12 April 2024) will be able to view the outcome of their applications for a place for their child in a school for 2025 ...