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It was revealed that more than 40,000 of the 222,000 students who applied for those grades still do not know where they will start the new school year.
JOHANNESBURG – Gauteng faces a critical shortage of schools. The provincial Education Department on Sunday gave an update on online registration for 1st and 8th grade admissions.
He revealed that more than 40,000 of the 222,000 students who applied for those degrees still do not know where they will start the new school year.
Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi cited several reasons for the delay in placement, including invalid documents, while priority is given to those living within the school’s feeding zone.
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Lesufi said that more than 280 schools in the province have reached their maximum capacity and could accommodate more students.
“We are very aware of the urgent need to build schools as part of our interventions. The department will provide funds to schools that have sufficient capacity to build additional classrooms between now and January. “
He said the online intake system was scheduled to open for late applications on December 22 and close on January 22.
“For those parents who have not submitted any applications, we will open the system for late applications. We urge parents not to visit our schools, but to upload documents using the system and only schools available for late enrollment will be opened. We are still aware that there are parents who cannot use electronic systems. The department will open walk-in care centers from January 18 to 29 ”.
The MEC said that despite the tension generated by the pandemic, this year’s online admission was successful with at least 81% of first and eighth graders in Gauteng schools.
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