Media Releases

Western Cape Education Department National Senior Certificate Examinations 2020 Awards to Schools In the first category, schools are awarded in terms of Improvement in pass rate, greatest increase in the percentage of candidates achieving access to Bachelor’s degree studies, improvement and ...

Statement by Bronagh Hammond: Director for Communication – Western Cape Education Department The 2022 admissions application process has just begun! The Western Cape Education Department is appealing to all parents and caregivers, particularly those who have learners that will be entering either in ...

Statement by Brian Schreuder - Head of Department – Western Cape Education Department I would like to congratulate all our learners, principals, teachers and parents who successfully passed their NSC or contributed towards this achievement. We were always unsure as to what the impact would be on ...

Statement by Minister Debbie Schäfer, Minister of Education Western Cape This morning I visited West End Primary School and Woodville Primary School in Mitchell’s Plain to welcome learners back to class after the holidays. The principals of both schools reported that staff were prepared and ...