2024/2025 Grades 1 & 8 Only
“Stay informed about the progress of your Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications. Check on important dates, and ensure all required documents are submitted on time to secure your child’s placement.”
Feb 14 – 16, 2024
Schools complete and sign off automated planned enrolment on the SAMI system.
Feb 21 – 23, 2024
Circuit managers verify and sign off automated planned enrolment on EduInfoSearch.
Mar 11 – Apr 11, 2024
PHASE 1 – PARENT APPLICATION – Grades 1 and 8 school admissions open (all ordinary public schools)
Apr 12, 2024
PHASE 1 – PARENT APPLICATION – Grades 1 and 8 school admissions close (all ordinary public schools)
May 22, 2024
PHASE 1 – PARENT APPLICATION – Principals finalise and sign off Grades1 and 8 application statuses on the SAMI system.
May 27, 2024
PHASE 1 – PARENT APPLICATION – Circuit managers sign off all Grades 1 and 8 online admission statuses on EduInfoSearch.
May 29, 2024
PHASE 1 – PARENT APPLICATION – System displays the outcome of Grades 1 and 8 applications.
May 29 – Jun 3, 2024
PHASE 1 – PARENT APPLICATION – Parents are informed of the outcome per email/SMS.
May 29 – Jun 14, 2024
PHASE 1 – PARENT APPLICATION – Parents confirm acceptance of Grades 1 and 8 placements.
Jun 14 – Jul 31, 2024
PHASE 2 – SCHOOL PLACEMENT – Schools fill available Grades 1 and 8 spaces.
Jun 15 – Jul 31, 2024
PHASE 2 – SCHOOL PLACEMENT – Parents are informed of spaces. Parents must accept and confirm placement within three days.
Jul 31 – Aug 31, 2024
Schools complete and sign off automated planned enrolment on the SAMI system.
Jul 31 – Aug 31, 2024
PHASE 3 – DISTRICT PLACEMENT – WCED resolves and places unplaced learners in consultation with schools.
Jul 31 – Aug 31, 2024
PHASE 3 – DISTRICT PLACEMENT – After progression and promotion signed off. Schools confirm enrolment.