ADMISSIONS
OVERVIEW
Kirstenhof Primary is a community school which celebrates the diversity of the wider Kirstenhof area. Every effort is made to ensure that admissions to the school are made in a fair and balanced manner.
The Admissions criteria, as set out in the Admissions Policy, are used to guide admissions.
NEW ADMISSIONS FOR 2025
DATES TO REMEMBER
| Description | Grade R | Grade 1 | Grade 2 – 7 |
| Admissions open | 01 August | 11 March | 01 August |
| Admissions close | 16 August | 12 April | 16 August |
| The system displays the outcome of applications | 17 September | 29 May | Schools process transfer requests from 17 August – 4 September |
| Parents informed of the outcome via SMS and/or email | 17 – 19 September | 29 May – 3 June | Fill available spaces 1 – 18 October |
| Parents confirm acceptance online | 17 – 30 September | 29 May – 14 June | This process closes on 19 October |
| Parents must confirm acceptance | 17 – 30 September | 29 May – 14 June | 1 – 19 October. This must be confirmed within 3 days |
| The department resolves and places learners | 1 – 19 October. This must be confirmed within 3 days | 1 – 19 October. This must be confirmed within 3 days | 1 – 19 October. This must be confirmed within 3 days |
STEP 1
Submit an application via WCED online portal https://admissions.westerncape.gov.za or wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za and rank schools in order of preference. Parents must upload copies of certified documents on the WCED online portal at the time of application.
Grade 2 – 7 Transfer requests must be done via the school you wish to transfer to, and not online.
Transfer forms are available at the school or can be downloaded: WCED Transfer Request Form . The forms must be returned to the school
STEP 2
WCED online portal will display the outcome of all applications on the dates listed above for the different grades.
STEP 3
Parents of successful applicants must confirm their acceptance on the WCED online portal, by the dates listed in the table above. Kirstenhof Primary will then communicate directly with parents.
STEP 4
Where the learner’s application was successful it will be confirmed online at WCED with an auto-generated acceptance letter, emailed to parents confirming the place for 2025. Parents must submit this letter and certified copies of supporting documents to the school within 3 school days after confirmation.
STEP 5
All supporting documents for Kirstenhof Primary School can be sent via e-mail or handed to Security (in a sealed envelope) within the specified time. Supporting documents include but are not limited to:
- Learner’s unabridged birth certificate
- Copies of both parents’ ID
- Copies of both parents’ current residency permits if non-South African citizens
- Proof of address (Municipal bill/Deed of Sale)
- Certified copy of Lease Agreement and an additional recent proof of address (in the case of renting of property)
- Learner’s study permit if not a South African citizen
- Copy of Clinic Card
- Copy of last school report (If applicable)
ALL the above documents need to be current certified copies (the time period that is deemed to be current), NOT COPIES of a certified document.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Any false declaration on the application form will render the application null and void. Applications will not be processed if the documentation is incomplete. The onus is on the parent to ensure that all documentation has been forwarded to the school, however we will endeavour to assist where we can.
For admission enquiries please contact Mrs Pam Lawson-Smith at: plsmith@kirstenhofprimary.co.za