GDE’s online admissions application for 2024 has been extended
As of today, a total of 408 714 applications were processed by the system. This amounts to 176 975 Grade 1 applications and 231 739 Grade 8 applications.
Parents and guardians of learners who will be in Grade 1 and Grade 8 next year have been granted more time to secure spaces for their children for the 2024 academic year, as the closing date for the online admissions application period has been extended.
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This is word from the Gauteng Department of Education spokesperson Steve Mabona who said that the online admission application period has been extended to July 21, after it was initially scheduled to close on July 14.
“The 2024 Online Admissions application period was initially scheduled to close on July 14, 2023. However, we have noticed that some parents prefer submitting their documents at school.
“As such, this extension will allow them to submit documents after the school recess, which is due to commence from June 23 until July 17. Parents now have until July 21, to apply and will be allowed to upload or submit documents until July 28,” said Mabona.
He added that they are excited to announce that so far, the Online Admissions System has successfully processed over 400 000 applications since the start of the application period on June 15.
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As of today, a total of 408 714 applications were processed by the system. This amounts to 176 975 Grade 1 applications and 231 739 Grade 8 applications.
Despite this extension, parents and guardians are still encouraged to apply by visiting www.gdeadmissions.gov.za and registering to proceed with the application process.
Applicants who require assistance with applying or have any application-related inquiries are encouraged to contact the department’s call centre on 0800 000 789 or WhatsApp them on 060 891 0361.
Meanwhile, Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane said they are proud of the work done so far.
“We have seen it fit to give parents and guardians more time to apply and upload or submit documents at schools.
“We are also proud of having processed over 400 000 applications within a week and this is a testament to our system’s improvement and the demand for the quality education which Gauteng offers,” said Chiloane.
