“This process, which must not be taken for granted, will run until May 31. “It is the responsibility of the Department, working with parents, guardians and care givers to ensure that every child of school going age is in school on the first day of the 2019 school calendar year. It is in this regard that we urge those responsible, to heed this call and apply for admission as per the stipulated dates and not wait for the last minute,” said Sam Makondo, Spokeman for the Department of Education.
The Department is accordingly calling on all whose children will be going to school for the first time, or moving to a new school next year, to obtain applications forms from the nearest public school. These forms must be completed and returned without delay, particularly in urban areas where the demand for space is high.
It is advisable to return the forms within a day or two because admission will be treated on a first come first serve basis, assuming that all the requirements are met.
This will enable the Department to plan properly as to what resources should be put in place for the smooth start of the 2019 academic year.
By the end of June, parents would have been informed whether their children have been admitted or not.
To register your child, parents must take the following documents with them: birth certificate or acceptable proof of birth, immunization card, transfer card and last report card.
If the child is not a South African, the following documents are important, Study/work permit, temporary or permanent residence permit from the South African Department of Home Affairs, evidence to show that there is an application for permission to stay in RSA.
The following may not be used as a pre-condition for admission of learners; Payment of a registration fee/ admission fee.
Administering of a test before the child is admitted. Payment of some school fees straight away.
Signing of an undertaking that you will pay the school fees.
Age of a learner (Grade R and 1) in terms of SASA, (Act 84 of 1996 as amended). Children for grade 1, can only be registered if they are five years old turning six on or before June 30 2019. Those who are four turning five on or before June 30, 2019 must be admitted into grade R.
