Parents and guardians who failed to apply for the next academic year can still apply via the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) portal.
In the last week of application the department noticed an upsurge in website activity on the online application system.
Although the department has not extended the application process late applications can still be done via the portal.
“We would like to thank the parents who have applied timeously, and appeal to those that are still to apply, to do so immediately,” the WCED said in a statement in March.
Applications can be made either online or through a paper-based application process should a parent not have access to technology.
Parents and guardians must please ask the relevant school for the application form.
The link to the WCED admissions website is: https://admissions.westerncape.gov.za/admissions/login
Parents must apply to at least three schools, including the ones closest to your home and order their preference on the system.
They will be asked to submit the following supporting documents:
. the last official school report card,
. ID,
. birth certificate,
. passport of the learner, a study permit (foreign learners), . proof of application (study permit), a police affidavit,
. an immunisation card (Road to Health Chart) for primary schools only,
. proof of residence (Rates account, lease agreement, an affidavit confirming residence).
The WCED has created two video tutorials to assist parents to navigate both the registration and application process online. These tutorials have been watched by thousands of parents.
Links to the tutorials are below:
The tutorial on “How to register on the website”:
The tutorial on: “How to apply online”:
