WCED Opens 2027 School Admissions Amid System Challenges

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has officially opened the on-time school admissions application period for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for the 2027 academic year. The application window opened on 10 March 2026 and will remain open until 14 April 2026, giving parents and guardians time to apply for placement at public schools across the province. However, some parents have already raised concerns about difficulties experienced while […]