Inside Education Reporter
Gauteng’s MEC for Education Matome Chiloane said he is pleased that more than 229 000 Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications were processed on the first day of the 2025 Online Admissions application period.
The 2025 Online Admissions application period for Grade 1 and Grade 8 admissions in Gauteng commenced on Thursday.
“We are proud of this monumental achievement, processing such a high number of applications on the first day. This success reflects the improvements made to the system, which operated smoothly, and the demand for the quality education provided at Gauteng public schools.
“We are delighted by the positive feedback from parents who completed their applications without issues and reassure others not to panic as the system will be open until 12 August,” said Chiloane.
According to the department, within the first hour alone, the system had recorded a total of 79 073 applications. By 4:00 PM, this number skyrocketed to a total of 229 885 successfully processed applications, comprising 100 291 Grade 1 applications and 129 564 Grade 8 applications.
MEC Chiloane led the official launch of the 2025 Online Admissions system at the Diepsloot Youth Centre, assisting parents and guardians with the application process for their children entering Grade 1 and Grade 8 in Gauteng public schools for the 2025 academic year.
The 2025 Online Admissions application period will remain open until 12 August 2024.
Parents and guardians can apply by visiting www.gdeadmissions.gov.za.
Applicants are encouraged to either upload certified copies of the required documents onto the system or submit them at the schools they applied to within seven (7) school days.
Additionally, parents are urged to visit District Offices or one of the 80 Decentralised Walk-in Centres for assistance with their applications.
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