6 879 learners are still unplaced for next year, says Gauteng Department of Education

The Gauteng Department of Education has yet to place 6 879 learners in schools for next year.

By the end of business last Wednesday, 248 866 learners were placed, with 6 879 learners still unplaced which amounts to 2.4 per cent of the total applications received.

The department opened for online applications on April 16 and closed on May 28.

During this period, the department received 282 823 applications of which 149 461 were Grade 1 and

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133 362 were Grade 8applications.

“Due to the delay in placements, the department has extended their initial deadline to Monday. In an effort to alleviate pressure, we have decided to use the newly built Centurion Primary School in Tshwane South to temporarily to accommodate all unplaced Grade 8 learners in the Centurion area.

“The department will facilitate necessary consultations with all affected parents.

“Regular SMS notifications will be sent to parents to update them on developments.

“To alleviate pressure from the call centre, an email account has been established, namely Admissions.Hotline@gauteng.gov.za where parents can send in their enquiries regarding the placement of their children,” says spokesperson Steve Mabona.