At long last the anxious parents of next year’s grade 1 and 8 pupils at Gauteng public schools will be able to start the application process to find out which school will accept their children in 2022.
Parents will have to apply using the online system in either phase 1 or phase 2. However, the GDE has identified 47 walk-in centres for parents who do not have access to the net and for those frustrated parents who are struggling with the online application system.
GDE applications: Phase 2 Online applications
Online applications for admission for the 2022 academic year opened on Tuesday 10 August. The process is being conducted in 2 phases and is expected to be completed in November.
Phase 1: The first phase was for learners who are currently at a public school. Applications are now closed and placements will be communicated directly with applicants.
Phase 2: The second phase is for gr 1 learners from a foreign country or gr 8 applications for learners not in Grade 7 in public schools. This phase starts on 13 September at 8am and closes on 8 October at midnight
Parents and guardians will also complete the 5 Step Application Process without prior verification of details.
GDE Applications: DOCUMENTS required
Parents will need to upload or submit certified copies of supporting documents to schools they applied to within 7 days. The documents required for grade 1 and 8 applications are:
If a parent uses a cell-phone number that differs from the one provided to the school the system will prompt the parent to contact the school to correct the number;
Every step of the application process will be confirmed via SMS for security and verification purposes.
GDE Applications to Schools of Specialisation
Parents who apply to Schools of Specialisation must ensure that they contact the school to arrange for the auditions or admission tests,
GDE registrations: Criteria for the school area
When a parent or guardian applies to a school for their child, it is critical to remember that the following criteria is considered in order of priority of the following:
GDE applications: WALK-INS
47 decentralised walk-in centres plus some District Offices and the Head Office will be available to those who cannot access registration online.
More information
For more updates regarding GDE related news and information, visit the:
GDE press conference announcing the application process
GDE website
GDE Facebook page
GDE Twitter page
Alternatives to GDE Public Schools
If you are unsure you want your child to continue attending a public school next year, there are so many alternative, independent private school options you can explore.
Click here to find a list of alternative schooling options ranging from homeschooling support services, small and big independent schools for all levels of schooling, online schools and tuition centres.
Click below to find independent schools:
- High Schools in Gauteng
- Primary Schools in Gauteng
- Pre-schools in Gauteng
Useful related links
GDE online applications: 47 walk-in centres for onsite help. Read here
17 Responses
i can not register on line the website says admission is still closed
Is your child at a public school in grade 7 applying for grade 8?
i apply for grade 8 for next year, but the system not allow me for phase 2 to fill learners deatils and choice of school
I have been trying to register my son & my details but I can’t online at Birchleigh hoerskool
Hi Sanele, You can also visit the special article we wrote which lists all the walk-in centres in Gauteng in case there is one close to you. They are very helpful
https://www.jozikids.co.za/zaparents-blog/gde-applications-walk-in-centres/
Hi Prudence, Kindly visit their head office at 6 Hollard Street, Marshaltown for assistance. They are really very helpful.
i can not register on line the website says admission is still closed, i want to register my son for grade 1
Morning Thabisile,
Registration only opened today. We suggest you keep trying.
Hi Thabisile,
Click here to find a list of all the walk-in centres in Gauteng in case there is one close to you. They are very helpful
https://www.jozikids.co.za/zaparents-blog/gde-applications-walk-in-centres/
Regards
Merle
The Jozikids Team
Good day, I have a grade R leaner who I need to apply for. How do I register on line. please help…
Morning Lucas,
Click here to find a list of all the walk-in centres in Gauteng. They are very helpful
https://www.jozikids.co.za/zaparents-blog/gde-applications-walk-in-centres/
Regards
Merle
The Jozikids Team
Kindly assist I am trying to register my daughter for grade1. I am struggling with online registration. I am based in Pretoria and I would like to be assisted at a walk in center. Kindly recommend one for me.
Good Day,
Kindly visit their walk in centre 6 Hollard Street, MarshalTown. They will be able to assist you.
Hi Pamela,
This appears to be a walk-in centre in Pretoria. Please try it out.
Physical Address
Yorckor Park Building 86 Watermeyer Street
Val De Grace
Pretoria
5th Floor
Contact
082 562 7489
Hi,
I am struggling with selecting a school for my son who will be in Grade 8. I would like him to attend the same school as his brother who is in grade 11. The school does not appear.
What is the nearest walkin centre in Springs?
Regards,
Nontokozo
Hi Nontokozo,
Try this walk in centre and tell us if you are successful
Lefa-Ifa Secondary school: Springs
Contact: Nombasa Soga 071 579 4798
You can also visit the special article we wrote which lists all the walk-in centres in Gauteng in case there is one closer to you.
https://www.jozikids.co.za/zaparents-blog/gde-applications-walk-in-centres/
Best regards
Merle
Morning Lucas,
Click here to find a list of all the walk-in centres in Gauteng. They are very helpful
https://www.jozikids.co.za/zaparents-blog/gde-applications-walk-in-centres/
Regards
Merle
The Jozikids Team