Gauteng schools face placement crunch amidst high-volume applications
Bona Magazine | 07.09.2026 19:00
The Gauteng Education MEC, Lebohang Maile, briefed the media following the closure of the 2027 online school application. The department reported having received 805,688 applications for Grade 1 and 8. The number represents 346,877 individual pupils seeking placement for the 2027 school year.
