How to Apply
How to Apply
Applications for Grade R and Grade 1 2026 have closed
As per the Western Cape Education Department (WCED.), the official dates for applications for Grade R and Grade 1 in 2026 were from 11 March 2025 to 15 April 2025.
The WCED. has, in addition to the school’s admission process, initiated a compulsory online application process for the admission of learners in 2026.
We are unable to process your application if you do not apply online.
NB: If you have any questions or want to see how to apply please view the admissions 2026 information page please go to the WCED admissions information page here.
Transfer requests for Grades 2-7 must also be done online
Grade R and 1 Applications
Parents | Guardians MUST upload the following certified supporting documents:
- Identification:
Identity document (ID) or birth certificate of the learner and parent/caregiver; - If a foreign learners: a passport or a copy of parent’s refugee or asylum seeker permit on which the learner’s name should appear;
- If the learner has foreign parents but was born in South Africa: a handwritten birth certificate (DHA 19 form); and parent/caregiver identification or:
- If the learner was not born in South Africa: a passport or a refugee or asylum seeker permit issued in the learner’s name and parent/caregiver identification.
- Immunisation card / Road to Health chart (pre-primary and primary schools only)
- Latest official school / academic report of learner
- Proof of residence e.g. rates account / lease agreement / an affidavit made at a police station confirming residence
School admissions:
- Apply to at least 3 schools (Including the ones closest to your home)
- Indicate your order of preference
Learner Transfers (for transfer to a different school in 2026):
Applications for transfer requests for Grades 2-7 and Grades 9-12 have closed.
Transfer applications must be done online.
Parents or caregivers will be required to fill out the online form and submit the following 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.
