Omar H.S. Ebrahim Primary School

03/09/2026

07/08/2026

| Here’s a list of Decentralised Walk-in Centres in Tshwane that you can visit if you need assistance with making your online application for Grade 1 & Grade 8.
📄 Download the list of Decentralised Walk-in Centres: https://shorturl.at/HzvCl
To apply, visit: www.gdeadmissions.gov.za
Applications close on 4 September 2026

03/08/2026

📑 Supporting Documents Required for Must Be Certified

Before for Grade 1 & Grade 8 opens on Wednesday, 5 August 2026 at 08:00 AM, ensure all your supporting documents are valid, certified and ready.

🏡 Proof of Home Address is one of the most important documents required for placement. Ensure you upload or submit one of the Department's accepted Proof of Home Address documents that matches the details captured on your application.

💻 Apply online from 5 August 2026: http://gdeadmissions.gov.za

For more information:
☎️ 0800 000 789 | WhatsApp: 060 891 0361
📩 [email protected]

✅ Apply on time! Apply Online!

01/08/2026

☎️ | The GDE Contact Centre will be operating on extended hours from 03–13 August 2026 and again from 29 August–04 September 2026 to assist parents and guardians with admissions enquiries and other GDE services.

Contact us on:
📞 Call: 0800 000 789
📱 WhatsApp: 060 891 0361
📧 Email: [email protected]

💻 Apply online at: www.gdeadmissions.gov.za

Play Your Part! Apply Online. Apply On Time. 🎓

29/07/2026

27/07/2026

Good day Parents/Guardians

Please take note that our learners in Grade R also have to apply online. There is no automatic enrolment into Grade 1. We will only accommodate 70 learners for Grade R in 2027 academic year.

Application Forms for Grade R, 2 to 7 will be available at the School Gate (Security) from Wednesday the 29th of July 2026.

Applications for Grade R, 2-7 will also open on Wednesday the 05th of August to Thursday 03rd September 2026 at 14H00.

There is only a very limited space for middle Grades.

27/07/2026

| APPLICATIONS FOR GRADE 1 & GRADE 8 OPEN ON 5 AUGUST

Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile, has announced that applications for the 2027 Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 will officially open at 08h00 on Wednesday, 5 August 2026, and close at 00h00 (midnight) on Friday, 4 September 2026.

Parents and legal guardians are encouraged to prepare early by gathering the required supporting documents, verifying their information and familiarising themselves with the application process before the system opens.

Together, let's ensure every learner has the opportunity to access quality public education.

24/07/2026

MEC MAILE TO ANNOUNCE 2027 ONLINE ADMISSIONS COMMENCEMENT DATE AND APPLICATION PROCESS

Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile, will on Monday, 27 July 2026, announce the commencement date and application process for the 2027 Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 in Gauteng.

The MEC will outline the application timeline, key dates and the admissions process, while providing parents and guardians with important information they need to successfully apply for placement at Gauteng public schools for the 2027 academic year.

📅 Date: Monday, 27 July 2026
🕙 Time: 11:00 AM

📲 Watch the media briefing LIVE on the GDE digital platforms.