Media Releases

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 ...

Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The online window for late applications for Grade 1 and 8 in 2025 closes on 12 May 2024, and we urge parents to ensure that they apply as soon as possible. These applications will be flagged as late and considered after the ...

Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Since the on-time admissions window for parents applying for a place for their child in Grade 1 or 8 in 2025 closed on 12 April 2024, we have received late applications for an additional 8 092 learners . This brings the total ...