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Gauteng Dept of Education (GDE) Admission

Gauteng Department of Education

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) is located in Johannesburg in Gauteng. They are obligated to provide basic education to all learners, regardless of disability. 

GDE Admission & Application

All admissions to any of the schools that form part of the GDE are made online. No applications will be accepted in person. GDE Admissions open from the end of February for 30 days, including Saturdays and Sundays. Applications for admission are made through GDE | Home

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, and there are steps that guide you through the process. The online system only accepts applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 for the following year, so if a learner is in Grade R or Grade 7, you will need to apply online for admission to Grade 1 or Grade 8. Priority for admission is given to learners that live within the feeder zone of the school. The system allows you to apply to a maximum of five schools per child, and you can apply for a maximum of three learners. 

There are five different application options: 

  1. Home: the learner stays within the school’s feeder zone.
  2. Sibling: the learner has a sibling at the school.
  3. Work: the learner’s parent’s place of employment is within the feeder zone.
  4. 30kms within the school: the learner stays within 30km from the school.
  5. Beyond 30kms from the school: the learner stays further than 30kms away from the school.

Learner Intake Application

You can use your phone or a computer to apply to GDE for admission for your child. 

  1. Go to the GDE Admissions home page. 
  2. On the home page, you will see various options. On the right-hand side, underneath the Login section, there are documents pertaining to admissions that you can download as well.
  3. Click on Login.
  4. The first step is parent registration.
  5. Fill out your personal details.
  6. When you type your ID number in, a block will pop up and ask you to input your name and surname for DHA validation.
  7. Your username will be your ID number.
  8. When creating a password, it will need to contain: eight or more characters, at least one capital letter, at least one lowercase letter, at least one numeric character, and at least one special character.
  9. Once you click on Continue, another block will pop up with Terms and Conditions. You need to read through this and accept.
  10. The next step is your home address.
  11. Entering your home address will bring up a search, and you need to click on your address. 
  12. There is a button to click on if you can’t find your home address, and this will take you to another step that will assist you in finding your address.
  13. Once you have submitted your home address, you will have the option to enter your work address. Only do this if you are applying to schools that fall into the feeder zone that includes your work address.
  14. The third step is learner application.
  15. You will have a page that displays your address that you entered, a list of documents required, and a learner section that allows you to add learners.
  16. Click on Register Learner.
  17. Complete the learner’s information, and once complete, click on Register Learner.
  18. Once you have registered the learner, you will be taken back to the main page that shows your address, etc. 
  19. Next to Learner Details, there will be a section that says Schools applied to. 
  20. This takes us to the second last step, which is applying to schools.
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  22. Click on Apply.
  23. This is where you will choose from the five different application options (Home, sibling, work, etc.).
  24. Remember, you can only apply to a maximum of five schools.
  25. Pick the schools you want to apply to, and submit the application.
  26. You will receive a reference number, and this number will also be sent to you via SMS.
  27. The SMS will tell you what documents are required. The documents that are usually required are the learners birth certificate, their clinic card, proof of address, and a copy of their ID or passport.

If you want to apply using the Sibling option, you will be required to enter the sibling’s details. Once you have completed the sibling’s information, click on Apply. You will receive a reference number and an SMS like before.

When applying with the Work address option, it will bring up school’s that are near to your work. Choose the school, and click Apply. You will receive a reference number and an SMS with further information.

Applying with the Home Address within 30km option will bring up a list of schools within 30km of your home address. You apply as before, and you will receive a reference number and an SMS with further information.

If you choose the home address further than 30km option, you will be able to apply for schools that are 30km and more away from you. Once again, you will receive a reference number and an SMS with more information.

The final option is for specialized schools/focus schools, such as technical schools and academies.

Once you have applied to the school/s of your choice, you will have seven days to upload the required documents. On the main page, on the right-hand side of My Profile, you will see a section that says Documents, and it lists which documents are needed. 

The documents that are required are:

  • ID or passport
  • Refugee permit
  • Asylum permit
  • Permanent residence permit
  • South African Birth Certificate
  • Proof of residential address
  • Proof of work address
  • Latest school report
  • Clinic/vaccination card

Click on Upload, and the next screen will have various blocks that list which document needs to be uploaded. Upload your documents, but make sure that they are valid. If they aren’t, then you will need to take hard copies to the school.

Once you have completed the above steps, your application to GDE is complete, and you can expect to receive offers from October. If you receive an offer, login and click Accept. You can accept the first offer that you receive, even if you are waiting for other schools to respond. If you accept an offer at another school, you will lose your spot at the first school. Once your final offer has been accepted, your child will officially be accepted at that school. If you prefer visual, then the GDE has a great PowerPoint presentation on the GDE Intake, and it can be downloaded here: 

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  1. Keke says

    June 11, 2020 at 6:08 pm

    Hi I would like to apply for a school next year for grade 1 learner
    . How possible it is to get a application form online?

  2. Anonymous says

    June 25, 2020 at 12:50 pm

    Hi I need assistance on how to apply for a grade 1 for next year

  3. Mashudu patience says

    June 26, 2020 at 1:11 pm

    Hi please help I have been trying to register for my child for grade 1 and they ask for my email address when I fill in it’s says invalid

  4. Bongiwe Mfusi says

    June 26, 2020 at 3:26 pm

    Hi please assist with applying for grade 1, it keeps on saying unexpected error has occurred when I apply online.

  5. Lindelwa mbo says

    June 27, 2020 at 10:12 pm

    Hy i need to apply online for grade r please helpï

  6. Hellen says

    June 28, 2020 at 11:21 pm

    Hi it does give me the option to fill up a form it keeps on saying error.for grade 1 application.

  7. Anonymous says

    June 29, 2020 at 6:48 pm

    I want. To registrations for my child

  8. Linda. says

    June 29, 2020 at 6:49 pm

    I want. To registrations for my child

  9. Queeneth Molakeng says

    July 1, 2020 at 11:30 am

    Hi I need help with online applications for grade 1

  10. Ndou Maria says

    July 1, 2020 at 6:26 pm

    Hi l need help for online application for grade 8

  11. Siena makhaza says

    July 2, 2020 at 2:20 pm

    Hi I want to register my child for grade 8 next year can i pls have any information on how to apply

  12. Portia Mahlobo says

    July 2, 2020 at 2:59 pm

    I wanna apply for my kids grade and grade 8

  13. Evelyn says

    July 6, 2020 at 8:54 pm

    Hi I need to apply for grade 8 child, my email does not want to go through.

  14. Patric S'phelele Makhaye says

    July 16, 2020 at 5:59 pm

    Hi need to apply for Grade 1

  15. Emmy says

    July 21, 2020 at 10:42 am

    Hi
    I’m struggling to apply for grade 1 application online.

  16. Busisiwe Mazibuko says

    July 23, 2020 at 7:27 pm

    I’ve been trying to apply.Plz help.Im applying for grade one.

  17. Sylvia says

    July 27, 2020 at 4:17 am

    Good day
    I’m struggling to apply for Grade 1 and Grade 8 online please assist.

  18. Nomthandazo says

    July 27, 2020 at 12:00 pm

    Hy I need help want to apply for my little sister for grade 8 but I don’t see where I can start the applications

  19. Paidamoyo Bakayawo says

    July 30, 2020 at 11:49 pm

    Hi. I missed the date line. Is there any other way of registrations for a grade 1 child. Thank you.

  20. Rosina motlhabi says

    August 9, 2020 at 7:11 pm

    Hi i need to apply for grade 8 learner

  21. Noko Mashabela says

    August 14, 2020 at 5:48 pm

    Hi .
    Is there any second chance for those who missed the deadline for applications? I would like to apply for grade 8 for my son.

  22. Sekeke Mashabela says

    August 14, 2020 at 5:51 pm

    Hi .
    Is there any second chance for those who missed the deadline for applications? I would like to apply for grade 8 for my son.

  23. Thumeka masete says

    August 25, 2020 at 11:19 am

    Hi I have missed a deadline to submit my application documents.

  24. Prudence says

    August 27, 2020 at 8:02 am

    Hi i need to apply for my child for grade 1

  25. Nthabiseng says

    September 2, 2020 at 9:16 am

    Hello i need to register my son grade 1 for next year i got problem with network I was at limpopo cos of levels now I try they closed for online I need help what must i do to got space for next year.

  26. Londeka says

    September 13, 2020 at 8:48 am

    Hello, I have already applied for my daughter for grade 8 and all the supporting documents were submitted. I do have references that the school gave me.
    The question I have is when will I get an acceptance letter from the school.
    Thank you

  27. Sipho says

    September 17, 2020 at 9:05 pm

    Hi i would like to ask about any late registration for grade 1

  28. Elisa says

    September 22, 2020 at 10:39 am

    Hi i have missed a deadline registration for grade 1.can you plz give us second chance please

  29. Christina says

    September 28, 2020 at 1:05 pm

    Hello my name is Christina Matlakala.I really don’t win to register my son for grade1 2021 and I tried so hard to register him by laudium heights primary and hillside but no respond and I know he don’t know home language sepedi well need English schools @centurion for him please help me to get a space for him

  30. John says

    October 5, 2020 at 11:27 am

    Hi I would like to assist me on how to accept the placement. I have forgoten how to access the website.

  31. Khululekile says

    October 8, 2020 at 11:10 am

    Hi I would like assistance on how to accept a placement.

  32. Prudence says

    October 12, 2020 at 6:47 am

    Hi i need help to apply for grade 1.im struggling to use this online admission system. If i go direct to schools they dont accept me .what must i do. This online system is difficult.

  33. Teboho Mathibela says

    October 23, 2020 at 3:07 pm

    Hi I need help I want to apply for daughter for grade1 next year since I’ve trying that it keeps on say error occurred please help this online application it hard for me.

  34. Melissa Ramsbottom says

    November 5, 2020 at 7:42 am

    Hi will like to no wen do we get are sms from the school in Boksburg for gr1 and when do we get sam info from them if the school is full where we applied for pleas

  35. Sumyla says

    December 8, 2020 at 11:57 am

    I need help for next year pls for my kid

  36. SMtetwa says

    January 4, 2021 at 4:35 am

    I did apply for my child but know I’m not getting any respond what must I do plz help I tried all they say we must do but still no respond

  37. Constance says

    January 4, 2021 at 2:12 pm

    Help I’m struggling to apply for grade 8.the system is giving me only email address..

  38. Shelly shasha says

    January 5, 2021 at 8:51 am

    I want to register for a grade 8 learner but keeps saying support team unavailable please assist

  39. Mpho says

    January 6, 2021 at 8:12 am

    I’ve been trying to register for my daughter, but no success please help my email address is: mphomolomo6@gmail.com

  40. sammy says

    January 6, 2021 at 4:40 pm

    I’ve been trying access my account but no lucky

  41. Felicia Miya says

    January 8, 2021 at 12:41 pm

    Hi I need space for grade 1 and grade 8 am staying in alexandra number 140 16 avenue between london road and rooth

  42. Hellen kola says

    January 27, 2021 at 1:19 pm

    Hi how do o know if my child has been placed to the school

  43. Nontobeko says

    January 28, 2021 at 1:31 pm

    I’m still here I can’t find a form for grade 8 I want to to apply for my son I was trying from last year

  44. Lindiwe says

    January 29, 2021 at 5:37 am

    Hi,
    I want to register for grade 8 learner but system says support team unavailable

  45. Zandile says

    January 29, 2021 at 10:04 am

    Hi i need help
    I need to apply for grade 1

  46. Jerome Njoko says

    February 2, 2021 at 2:30 am

    Hi

    I’m Jerome Njoko. Since last year I have been trying to find space for my child who’ll be doing grade 1. He stays in 311 Sparta Street, Roodpoort. Please place my child.

  47. Jennifer Kenalemang Maleke says

    February 2, 2021 at 12:06 pm

    Hi
    I applied for my child last year September and then October they responded saying he’s to young for grade R and we basically sent them a link from the Department of education saying that a child who turns 5 before June can be in R the year and they never responded. Recently they sent an email saying they have no space but we applied last year just after applications opened. And on top of it all we live 5 mins away from the school. How should we handle this matter pls help

  48. Patricia says

    February 8, 2021 at 8:18 pm

    Ive been trying to apply for my son for grade 8 this year no school has responded some schools want bribes such as Willowmead and L.S.S is sending people to the department please help I need space for my son this year

  49. Ntombizodwa shavi says

    February 9, 2021 at 8:07 am

    Am looking for space for grade 8 at any high school in diepsloot my child’s name is Ashley Nolwazi Sibanda

  50. Asia says

    February 9, 2021 at 8:16 am

    Hi I need space for my child,he is doing grade 8,I went to Laudium High School and they told me they can’t help me,last year he attended at Laudium p.school now they said they can’t help me…pls I need help

  51. Duduzile says

    February 13, 2021 at 7:59 pm

    Hi,I applied last year October at Tirisano Mmogo Primary School in Cosmo City for Grade R then I got a call from them saying that there is no space but I can apply for Grade 1 not knowing how is possible? Please help me.My daughter will be turning 6 in March 2021.She is already behind and I lost my job I can’t afford a Private School 💔💔💔

  52. Duduzile Mathebula says

    February 14, 2021 at 3:05 pm

    Hi I’ve applied for my daughter last year for grade 8 but still they haven’t placed her anywhere so now I’m stressed since the school r opening

  53. Meriam Teffo says

    February 16, 2021 at 6:03 am

    Morning my name is meriam Teffo i have been applying on line no one came back to me I’m very worried my daughter is at home i don’t know what to do anymore

  54. Dumile says

    February 17, 2021 at 4:11 am

    Hy I need to apply for my daughter for grade 1 because I now can’t afford the private school she was in last year, they want big money and care less about our children, please help I stay in Tembisa and i seriously need your help, please help me on what to do from here because I want a public school .

  55. Ester leeuw says

    April 12, 2021 at 12:31 pm

    My name is Ester Leeuw
    I need assistance with grade1 registration for 2022.
    Please contact me@0769426003.
    Email address :esterleeuw@gmail.com

    Regards.
    Ester Leeuw
    Many thanks!!

  56. Anonymous says

    April 12, 2021 at 12:33 pm

    Many thanks!!

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