GDE admissions Grade 8

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) online application system, or GDE admissions 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.

Grade 8 signifies an important shift as students move into high school. In this article, I’ll guide you through the process of securing admission for your scholar. Keep in mind that the GDE online system now mandates parental applications, even in schools that combine both Primary and High school.

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