Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity which could secure your child's future. Late applications are now open in all provinces for 2024 school admissions.
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) announced:
No child should be left behind. Late registrations for learner placement are underway in all Provinces. Our Learners our Future.
However, this doesn't mean that parents can choose a school themselves. It's been made clear that only schools with available space are open for late applications.
"Applications are limited to one school," said the Department, which means that parents are only allowed to apply at one school during this 2024 late applications period.
Western Cape
Parents who wish to apply for the 2024 school year in the Western Cape as a late application must please contact the district office.
Northern Cape
The Northern Cape Department of Education announced that school admission late applications will close on 16 January. Applications can be made using the Northern Cape Department of Education's school admissions website.
Gauteng
Late Applications in Gauteng for Grade 1 and Grade 8 admission for the 2024 school year will close on 31 January. Gauteng school admissions applications must be completed online on the GDE admissions website.
For the 2024 school year, public schools across the country will have 203 instructional days spread over 43 weeks.
Term dates for all public schools in 2024
- First Term: 17 January - 20 March
- Second Term: 3 April - 14 June
- Third Term: 9 July - 20 September
- Fourth Term: 1 October - 13 December
