{"id":4867,"date":"2020-06-18T08:15:41","date_gmt":"2020-06-18T08:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collegeguide.co.za\/?page_id=4867"},"modified":"2020-06-18T08:15:41","modified_gmt":"2020-06-18T08:15:41","slug":"gde-admissions-step-by-step-guide-to-apply-online","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/forms24.co.za\/data\/gde-admissions-step-by-step-guide-to-apply-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Applying to the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) Admissions Online Application for Grade 1 and Grade 8 in Gauteng Public Schools can be daunting, but taking a step by step approach will allow you to succeed.<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"forms-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"forms-4189828836\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has now opened the online application system for Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners on Monday, 20 May and here is the step-by-step guide to apply online for GDE Admissions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>STEP 1: ENTER PARENT DETAILS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. To apply parents need to access the web address:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gdeadmissions.gov.za\/\">http:\/\/www.gdeadmissions.gov.za<\/a>&nbsp;to be on the \u201c<strong>Welcome to Admissions Online Application<\/strong>\u201d page. Parents are required to read the information on the Welcome Page and click on Apply to access Terms and Conditions. Parent clicks continue after reading the Terms and Conditions to proceed with the application<br>To proceed with the application,&nbsp;<strong>click on Apply.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. A first-time user (parent) will be required to click \u201c<strong>Apply<\/strong>\u201d button to enter parent information before making an application (ALL users must create new credentials)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ins><\/ins><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. The \u201cEnter Parent Information\u201d form will pop-up and parent should complete all compulsory fields indicated by a star (an Asterix). The address fields contain Municipality; City\/Town; Suburb\/Township; street name and number. The parent\u2019s cell phone number is compulsory as this number will be used by the Department to communicate with the parents regarding the application. The Landline and Email fields are not compulsory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ins><\/ins><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. ID numbers are validated with the Department of Home Affairs, therefore after entering a valid South African ID number, the system will automatically populate the names associated with the ID number. Parents are therefore reminded to keep the parent\u2019s ID and learner ID at hand when making an application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. A Username and Password will be created by the parent to login and access the main application as a User. The Password must be eight (8) characters long consisting of a Capital Letter, Small Letters, Numbers and a Special Character, for example,&nbsp;P@ss2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ins><\/ins><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. An SMS is sent to the parent, providing his\/her login username and password. Please<br>keep this information for queries relating to your application<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. After submitting STEP 1, the application will automatically proceed to STEP 2 (ENTER LEARNER DETAILS) and&nbsp;<strong>the colour of STEP 1 will change to GREEN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>STEP 2: ENTER LEARNER DETAILS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>On this page a parent needs to:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Enter learner information (Application cannot be made unless learner\u2019s details are captured)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Click Submit Learner Details after completing the learner information page<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ins><\/ins><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. STEP 2 will change to GREEN and the application will automatically proceed to STEP 3 (APPLY TO A SCHOOL)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>STEP 3: APPLY TO A SCHOOL<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>A parent can apply using the following options: Home; Work; Sibling and Previous School (Previous School is for Grade 8 applications Only)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Home\/Work address option \u2013 the system will provide schools closest to your home or work address<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ins><\/ins><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Sibling option \u2013 Applying to a school where your child has a sibling who is currently in Grade 1-6 and\/or Grade 8-11. The sibling\u2019s information will be required when this option is used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Previous School Option \u2013 (Grade 8 application only)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The following options can also be used after the first application was made:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. School of choice \u2013 Applying to a school of preference (NOTE: Applications that do not meet admissions criteria will be allocated a Waiting List B reference number)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ins><\/ins><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Application to a School with a Specialised focus (SOS)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Application to a School with Boarding facility<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Parent must complete all the required fields on the page<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Select a learner<\/li><li>Select the Grade applying for in 2026 (Parent can only apply for Grade 1 or Grade 8)<\/li><li>Select one of the application options:<ul><li>Address (home or work)<\/li><li>Sibling<\/li><li>Previous school<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address (home or work):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a parent applies using Home\/work option, the system will provide schools closest to the home or work address for the parent to choose from Home and Work addresses can only be edited before an application is submitted<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sibling:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a parent applies using the sibling option, the sibling details must be provided<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Previous school:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a parent applies using the previous school option, the name of the school where the learner is currently in Grade 7 must be provided<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>After completing the Application Page the parent must click \u201c Apply\u201d to submit an application<\/li><li>The parent will receive a Waiting List reference number (Confirmation that the application was submitted).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Waiting List reference number<\/strong>&nbsp;with a confirmation note will appear on the screen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A parent can&nbsp;\u201cApply again\u201d&nbsp;(Make an application to another school for the same learner) or \u201c<strong>Apply for another learner<\/strong>\u201d (Enter details of another learner to apply)<\/li><li>Parents must note the 3 types of Waiting List Reference Numbers<br>\u25aa&nbsp;WA \u2013 Applicant qualifies for placement at the school applied to in terms of on the admissions criteria<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25aa&nbsp;WB \u2013 Applicant does not qualify for placement at the school applied to in terms of the admissions criteria and should apply to a school where the waiting list will be WA<br>\u25aa&nbsp;WAB \u2013 The system cannot identify the address. In this case, the school will calculate the distance from the address provided to the school to ensure that the learner is not disadvantaged<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE: Documents must be submitted within 7 school days after submitting an application: 20 May 2026 \u2013 22 July<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"forms-content\" id=\"forms-509842258\"><div style=\"width: 300px; padding: 20px; margin: 0 auto; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\r\n    <p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Need Information or Confused about Something ? <\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineapplications.co.za\/ask\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #007BFF; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; transition: background-color 0.3s;\">Ask a Question<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"forms-btf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"forms-648553890\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads btf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5513273173\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Posts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peeponline.com\/apply-to-stellenbosch-university\/\">Apply Online to Stellenbosch University<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peeponline.com\/apply-to-rhodes-university\/\">Apply Online to Rhodes University<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peeponline.com\/apply-to-varsity-college\/\">Apply to Varsity College<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peeponline.com\/csd-registration-step-by-step-guide\/\">CSD registration: Step-by-Step Guide<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peeponline.com\/apply-to-damelin\/\">Apply online at Damelin College<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peeponline.com\/nhbrc-registration-step-by-step-guide\/\">NHBRC Registration: Step-by-Step Guide<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<div class=\"forms-cpc\" id=\"forms-1710876829\"><hr>\n<h1>Did You Know : Top 15 Free Online Learning Platforms<\/h1>\n\n<ol>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Free Online Education Degrees : Coursera:<\/strong>\n    <p>Coursera partners with universities and organizations worldwide to offer a wide range of courses. 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