Gauteng updates list of walk-in centres for 2026 school admissions
The department officially launched the 2026 online application system on Thursday, urging families to begin the process immediately. Applications will close on 29 August. The updated centres aim to assist parents and guardians who may not have internet access or need help navigating the system.
These walk-in centres include local primary and high schools, district offices, and teacher development centres strategically spread across Gauteng. To complete an application, parents must submit certified copies of specific documents. These include:
A valid South African ID or passport for the parent, and a birth certificate or passport for the child
For non-citizens: a refugee, asylum seeker, permanent residence or study permit
Proof of home and work address
A Grade 7 report card (for Grade 8 applications)
A clinic card or immunisation report (for Grade 1 applications)
The walk-in centres span the province's most populous parts to ensure accessibility for all. Due to higher demand, Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, and Tshwane host the majority of centres, while additional locations have been placed in Sedibeng and the West Rand.
The GDE urged parents to double-check the list of revised centres on the department's website or by visiting their nearest district office.
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