Cape Town: Parents in the Western Cape who applied for a spot in Grades R, 1, or 8 for their child for the 2026 school year will begin receiving the results of their applications on Friday, 30 May 2025. The Western Cape Department of Education (WCDE) has urged parents who receive successful offers to accept or decline these offers before 17 June 2025 and to do so as soon as possible.
According to South African Government News Agency, it is essential for parents to confirm choices quickly if they receive offers from more than one school. These parents are essentially ‘double parking’ on the system, which prevents schools from offering these places to other applicants until they make their choice. The provincial department stated that if a parent has not confirmed their choice by 17 June 2025, the system will automatically select their top-ranked school that has made an offer. All other offers will then be removed, allowing schools to offer the places to other applicants.
The department encouraged parents who do not receive an offer on 30 May 2025 not to be discouraged. The department explained that many additional offers can be made to those who were initially unsuccessful, as other parents confirm their choices and free up spaces. The statement added that they understand this is a stressful time for parents and assured that efforts will be made to ensure every learner whose parents applied on time is placed as quickly as possible.
The outcomes of the 2026 school placement results will be accessible on the department’s online admissions system at https://www.westerncape.gov.za/education/service/learner-admissions.