GDE Admissions for this year Grade 8

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) online application system, or GDE Admissions for this year Grade 8 2027, is now open to all learners wanting admission for Grade 8 by next year. Parents can now apply to secure space for their child’s admission from Wednesday, 5 August 2026, at 8h00 and will close on Friday, 4 September 2026, at midnight.

As students enter Grade 8 and prepare for high school, it’s a significant milestone. In this article, I’ll explain how to secure admission for your scholar. Remember that the improved GDE online system now expects parents to apply, regardless of whether the school combines both Primary and High school.

How to: GDE Admissions for this year Grade 8

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