The Western Cape Education Department urges parents to be patient with the admissions outcomes process.
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A whopping 46 000 learners received multiple school offers for 2027.
This, as the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) confirmed it had received 167 000 school admissions applications for Grade R, 1 and 8 for 2027.
Parents have until June 15 to accept the offers.
“The outcomes of the on-time admissions applications for Grade R, 1 and 8 in 2027 have become available on the WCED’s online admissions system,” said Education MEC David Maynier.
“We received applications for 167 000 learners in these grades during the on-time window.
“We understand that some parents will be disappointed if they did not receive offers, but we are still very early in the process, so we appeal for patience and understanding as the process continues.
“It is important to note that over 46 000 learners received two or more offers, and parents with offers have until June 15, 2026 to confirm their choices.
"This means that over 64 000 school places will still open up to be offered to other parents who are waiting.”
Maynier said parents should not panic as schools are still in the process of making their choices.
“Schools will continue to offer places over the coming weeks as parents confirm their choices. Parents may contact the schools applied to and ask the SGB to reconsider their application,” he said.
Important actions for parents:
The acceptance and final stages of admission:
15 June 2026: Parents must accept and confirm placement offers by this date.
15 – 27 June 2026: Schools contact parents to fill available spaces.
27 June – 20 July 2026: School holidays during which there is a pause in school activity.
20 July – Mid-August 2026: Schools finalise enrolment lists for 2027.
Mid-August 2026: WCED assists parents with outstanding placements.