For most parents, preparing to send their children from primary to secondary school can be a daunting transition, seeing that it determines a lot about their academic future. So part of making sure that you are enrolled in the right High School involves knowing when to apply.
With this in mind, here is a guide to assist parents with children who are currently enrolled in public schools doing Grade 7 and looking to submit Grade 8 applications in 2022 for acceptance and placement in 2023.
Parents are advised to submit their application to at least a minimum of three High Schools, including one that is in close proximity to the location they reside in.
The country’s provincial education departments operate according to different schedules when it comes to application deadlines. Thus, so far only three provinces have confirmed to their respective schools and districts as to when their High School applications will open and close.
- Kwa-Zulu Natal: 1 March and closes on 30 September
- Western Cape: 14 March and closes on 15 April.
- Gauteng: 10 August 2022 to 03 September 2022
Western Cape and Gauteng are the only provinces that require you to apply to multiple schools on a single platform. Other provinces need you to apply directly to the high schools that you have chosen.
