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School Application Process Guide in Gauteng

A step by step guide to public school admissions in Gauteng for the 2027 academic year, based on the official provincial process. 2,259 public schools in Gauteng are listed on Schoolhive.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Key dates

Gauteng online admissions

Applications to Grade 1 and Grade 8 for the 2027 academic year opened on Wednesday, 5 August 2026 at 08:00 and closed on Friday, 4 September 2026 at 00:00 (midnight), through the Gauteng Online Admissions System.

How to apply

Registering online

  1. Go to the Gauteng Online Admissions System and complete the full 5 step application process.
  2. Submit or upload the required documents to your chosen school within 7 days of applying.
  3. Track your application status through the portal, and contact the department if you have questions.
Specialised placement

Schools of Specialisation (SOS)

Schools of Specialisation cater to learners with above-average aptitude in a specific field. To be considered, applicant learners write or take part in a placement test (practical or written) and must obtain an above-average mark. Each School of Specialisation offers one of five fields: Sports, Maths Science and ICT, Commerce and Entrepreneurship, Engineering, or Performing and Creative Arts.

Get in touch

Enquiries

Phone
0800 000 789 · 011 355 0000
Email
gdeinfo@gauteng.gov.za

Source: Gauteng Department of Education.

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