The Western Cape Department of Education (WCED) is reminding all parents and guardians to update their login and contact information on the WCED online school admissions system. This step is essential to ensure a smooth process when placement offers for Grade R, Grade 1, and Grade 8 are released for the 2026 academic year.
Placement Offers Begin 30 May 2025
Following the closing of the application window on 15 April 2025, schools across the Western Cape have been reviewing submitted applications. Now, the WCED has confirmed that placement offers will begin rolling out from 30 May 2025.
Parents and guardians will have until 17 June 2025 to accept or decline offers through the WCED online admissions system.
Why You Should Update Your Login and Contact Details
The WCED has stressed the importance of making sure your login credentials and contact details are accurate.
Each year, the department faces challenges contacting parents due to outdated email addresses or phone numbers. If your contact details have changed since submitting your application and you haven’t updated them on the system, you may miss out on crucial placement communication.
“There is always a flurry of excitement, nerves, and anticipation on this date. Not being able to log in because of a forgotten password can be extremely frustrating,” the department said in a statement.
How to Prepare for WCED Placement Offers
To avoid delays and confusion:
- Log in to the WCED Admissions Portal: https://wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za/admissions
- Check your login credentials and update your password if needed
- Verify that your cellphone number and email address are correct
- Monitor the portal regularly to respond promptly to any placement offer
Help and Support
Need help? The WCED offers support in the following ways:
- Visit the WCED Admissions Website for step-by-step guides
- Call the WCED Call Centre at 0861 819 919
- Visit your local education district office for in-person assistance
Final Reminder
With placement offers beginning on 30 May, parents are encouraged to act quickly to avoid missing out. Keep your details up to date and monitor your WCED profile closely to confirm your child’s placement by the 17 June 2025 deadline.
Stay informed. Stay prepared. Secure your child’s school place for 2026.