The Free State Department of Education (FSDoE) has called on parents and guardians in the province to submit admission applications before the 31 August 2023 August deadline. Admission applications are submitted for learners starting at a new school in the 2024 academic year.
FSDoE spokesperson, Howard Ndaba explained that applications submitted before the deadline place the department in an advantageous position to place learners in schools and subsequently enable effective teaching and learning to commence on the first day of the school in 2024.
The department urges parents and legal guardians whose children will be going to school for the first time, starting high school and those changing schools to make use of this opportunity and apply for admission for next year as early as possible.
When Free State Admissions Close
The Free State Department of Education has stated that applications for 2024 school admissions will close on 31 August.
It's important to note that admission is provided on a first come, first served basis so parents who submit applications earlier in the application period are more likely to secure preferred admission for their children.
How To Apply To Schools In Free State
Parents and guardians wanting to register their child for the 2024 school year can apply by completing an application form which is available at public schools in the province.
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Documents Needed To Apply
- Birth certificate
- Immunisation card
- Transfer/last school report
- Study permits for foreign learners
- Parents ID
Education In The Free State
The Free State Department of Education boasts an impressive matric exam pass rate and has been the top-performing province for matric results for the past four years. The department achieved a pass rate of 88,5% in the 2023 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.
In 2023, the department announced plans to build ten new schools in the province.
The department allocated R776 million for the construction of the ten new schools, including Trompsburg Special School, Arbeidsgenot Primary School, Matlafalang Primary School, Tlholo Primary School, Malebogo Primary School, Tshehetso Primary School, Morena Tshohisi Primary School, Father Balink Primary School, Dr Sello Primary School, and Katlego Mpumelelo Primary School.
An additional allocation of R240 million was pledged to enhance existing schools with facilities like classrooms, Grade R classrooms, science laboratories, nutrition centres, and ablution facilities to comply with Minimum Norms and Standards for school infrastructure.
