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Extremely Late Applications 3 579 Grade 1 And Grade 8 Learners Received 1 January 2024

Western Cape - Transport and Public WorksRef: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/extremely-late-applications-3-579-grade-1-and-grade-8-learners-received-1-january-2024

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Collected on 8 September 2026

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What this means

This media release from the Western Cape Government reports on the progress of school placements for Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners in the 2024 academic year. It states that as of 15 February 2024, 99.6% of applications have been resolved, with 529 learners still in the process of placement. The majority of unresolved cases involve extremely late applications submitted since 1 January 2024. The government highlights ongoing infrastructure efforts, including completed and under-construction classrooms, to accommodate learners.

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Placement for Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners in the 2024 school year

The Western Cape Government is placing learners into schools for the 2024 academic year. This includes processing applications from parents, with priority given to those who applied on time. Some placements are still pending due to extremely late applications received after 1 January 2024.

Who it is for: parents of Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners
How to act on it: Ensure contact details are updated with the district office to receive placement offers; monitor communications from district officials.

The document's recorded date is 1 January 2024. Confirm on the official source.

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https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/extremely-late-applications-3-579-grade-1-and-grade-8-learners-received-1-january-2024

Key Takeaways

3 579
Grade 1
Grade 8
1 January 2024
15 February 2024
99.6%
529
Western Cape Government
Transport and Public Works
Belhar
Kwanokuthula
Fisherhaven
Saldanha
Hout Bay
Macassar
Blueridge Sports Grounds
Lwandle Primary School
Western Cape Government
Western Cape - Transport and Public Works
Belhar
Kwanokuthula
Fisherhaven
Saldanha
Hout Bay
Macassar
Blueridge Sports Grounds
Lwandle Primary School