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Extremely Late Applications 3 391 Learners Received 1 January 2023

Western Cape - Transport and Public WorksRef: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/extremely-late-applications-3-391-learners-received-1-january-2023

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Collected on 8 September 2026

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What this means

This document is a public update from the Western Cape Education Department on learner placement progress for the 2023 school year. It reports that over 3,391 extremely late applications have been received since 1 January 2023, with 2,066 already placed and 1,325 still being processed. The department highlights challenges due to unpredictable application patterns and urges parents to keep contact details updated.

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Placement for extremely late Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners

The Western Cape Education Department is placing learners who submitted applications after 1 January 2023. Of 3,391 such applications received, 2,066 have already been placed, and 1,325 are still being processed. Parents are encouraged to ensure contact details are up to date so they can be reached when placements are offered.

Who it is for: parents of extremely late applicants for Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners in 2023
How to act on it: Ensure accurate and current contact details are provided to the department; wait for notification of placement offer

The document's recorded date is 1 January 2023. Confirm on the official source.

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Reference

https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/extremely-late-applications-3-391-learners-received-1-january-2023

Key Takeaways

3 391 learners
1 January 2023
6 February 2023
98.8%
662 classrooms
31 March 2023
70 mobile classrooms
Grade 1 and Grade 8
Western Cape Education Department
Saxonsea Junior High School