By: Matshidiso Selebeleng

With the online application system for school placement now open, the Northern Cape Department of Education is calling on parents across the province to act swiftly and apply for children who will be doing Grade R, Grade 1, and Grade 8 in the 2027 academic year.

This is to ensure that parents do not struggle to find placement for their children in January.

Spokesperson for Education, Geoffrey van der Merwe says this will give parents a better chance of finding a placement for their children at their preferred schools.

He says the online system method makes it easier for families who are far from the offices to be able to apply for their children from the comfort of their homes.

“The 2027 online learner admissions system for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 officially opened on Monday, at 09:00 and will close at midnight on Friday, 29 May 2026.

“Parents must complete the entire process through on www.ncdoeadmissions.org.

“Parents and guardians must apply during this time to avoid last-minute rushes and reduce the risk of learners being left without placement.

“Early applications will also ensure that children are able to be placed at schools that are near them and also give the department a chance to plan for a new academic year, Van der Merwe said.