GDE admissions & registration 2025 for grade 1 – GDE online application Check out GDE grade 1 Admission 2025 Step by Step Guide for GDE grade 1 Online Registration.
The Gauteng Department of Education 2025 GDE application window is open for GDE 2025 applications for Gauteng schools entering grade 1. If you are a parent seeking a place in a Gauteng school for your child, please Apply for GDE grade 1 admission through the GDE admissions portal.
How to apply for GDE admissions 2025 grade 1?
1. Visit GDE website
Go to the GDE website and click on the “Login” link at the top-right of the page.
2. Create account
If you are a first time user, you will need to provide your name, email address and password to create an account. If you have an account, please log in directly.
3. Select Grade
Select the grade level of the students you want to enroll. Remember, you should choose a grade level that matches your students’ expectations for the next school year. Parents registering 1st and 8th graders can apply to 5 schools per child.
4. Provide personal and educational information
Please fill out the required fields with personal and educational information about the student, including name, age, gender, and contact information.
5. Select a school
Select the school you want as your first choice, then you can choose up to four schools based on your preferences, for a total of 5 choices.
6. Upload supporting documents
You will need to upload supporting documents such as:
i. Parents/ legal guardian Identity Document
ii. Proof of home/ work address
iii. Child birth certificate
iv. Clinic card for Grade 1 applications
v. Current school academic report card for Grade 8 applications
After successful registration, you must submit additional medical information to the school, such as allergies, medical appointments, etc.
7. Click Submit
After completing the required fields and submitting the required documents,GDE online admissions system. click the “Submit” button to submit your application. We recommend that all your documents be in PDF format.
8. Check Application Status
You can check the status of your application on the GDE Online Admissions website. If your application is successful and additional documents are required, GDE will notify you via email or text message.
9. Accept Placement
If your application is successful and your child is allocated to a school, you must accept the placement within the specified period.
10. Appeal the decision (if necessary)
If your child is not placed in the school of your choice or one of the schools you have chosen, you can request a decision by following the instructions on the GDE Online Admissions website.
Overall, the GDE Online Registration System is a valuable tool to assist in the accurate and transparent enrollment of students in public schools in Gauteng, South Africa.
Please note:
- Parents are encouraged to use the home address within school feeder zone application option to see schools with feeder zones that cover the
- parent’s home address
- To increase the chances of placement closer to the parent’s home address, parents should select schools with feeder zones that cover the parent’s home address
- Parents will be able to apply to a minimum of 3 schools and a maximum of 5 schools for each learner
- Parents cannot make more than one application for one learner to the same school
- Parents must remember to read and accept the Terms and Conditions
GDE ADMISSIONS CONTACT DETAILS
- www.gdeadmissions.gov.za
- or call: 0800 000 789
- WHATSAPP LINE: 060 891 0361
For more information Visit https://www.gdeadmissions.gov.za/